CODON

/ˈkəʊdɒn/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

C 3
O 1
D 2
O 1
N 1

Meaning of CODON

noun
  1. A handbell used for summoning monks.
  2. The "bell" or flaring mouth of a trumpet.
noun
  1. A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides, which encode for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or translation.
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Anagrams of CODON

condo8

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About the word CODON

Is "CODON" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CODON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CODON" worth?

In Scrabble, "CODON" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "CODON" mean?

A handbell used for summoning monks.

What are the anagrams of "CODON"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CODON: CONDO.