ASCUS

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of ASCUS

noun
  1. A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
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Anagrams of ASCUS

casus7

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About the word ASCUS

Is "ASCUS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "ASCUS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "ASCUS" worth?

In Scrabble, "ASCUS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "ASCUS" mean?

A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.

What are the anagrams of "ASCUS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ASCUS: CASUS.