Pectins
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Pectins
noun
- A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
"Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set."
Anagrams of Pectins
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
e1
c3
t1
i1
n1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pectins
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 "Pectins"
Pectins is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pectins" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Pectins" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pectins" is a medium-scoring word.