Dextrin
/ˈdɛkstɹɪn/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Dextrin
noun
- Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.
Anagrams of Dextrin
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
x8
t1
r1
i1
n1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dextrin
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dextrin"
Dextrin is a 7-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Dextrin" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dextrin" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.