PRION

/ˈpɹaɪən/

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

P 3
R 1
I 1
O 1
N 1

Meaning of PRION

noun
  1. A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.
noun
  1. A petrel of the genus Pachyptila.
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Anagrams of PRION

orpin7

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About the word PRION

Is "PRION" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PRION" 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 "PRION" worth?

In Scrabble, "PRION" 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 "PRION" mean?

A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.

What are the anagrams of "PRION"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as PRION: ORPIN.