CYANOHYDRIN
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CYANOHYDRIN a Scrabble word?
Yes. CYANOHYDRIN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 23 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom
CYANOHYDRIN (noun): any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom.
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CYANOHYDRIN scores 23 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- Y = 4
- A = 1
- N = 1
- O = 1
- H = 4
- Y = 4
- D = 2
- R = 1
- I = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, D×1, H×1, I×1, N×2, O×1, R×1, Y×2
Letter breakdown
CYANOHYDRIN has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 11-letter words
Crossword relevance
CYANOHYDRIN is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with C, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CYANOHYDRIN — any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom" (23 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
CYANOHYDRIN is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is CYANOHYDRIN a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CYANOHYDRIN (noun): any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom.
In standard Scrabble scoring, CYANOHYDRIN totals 23 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. CYANOHYDRIN relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
CYANOHYDRIN is 11 letters long, begins with C, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram ACDHINNORYY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so CYANOHYDRIN is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 11-letter entries, CYANOHYDRIN ranks by raw score (23 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZICALLY, QUIZZACIOUS, UNQUIZZABLE, UNQUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CYANOHYDRIN carries 3 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or N are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
CYANOHYDRIN is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with C, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 11-letter entries like CYANOHYDRIN frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CYANOHYDRIN contains A, C, D, H, I, N, O, R, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c?????????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CYANOHYDRIN include CY, HY, YD — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, Y, A, N, O, H, D, R, I. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble cyanohydrin directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 23 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat CYANOHYDRIN as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CYANOHYDRIN — any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom" (23 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CYANOHYDRIN a valid Scrabble word?
- CYANOHYDRIN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 23 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is CYANOHYDRIN worth in Scrabble?
- CYANOHYDRIN is worth 23 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CYANOHYDRIN mean?
- CYANOHYDRIN (noun): any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CYANOHYDRIN?
- CYANOHYDRIN scores 23 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 11-letter words.
- Does CYANOHYDRIN have anagrams?
- CYANOHYDRIN has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in CYANOHYDRIN?
- CYANOHYDRIN has 11 letters, starts with C, ends with N, and uses the alphagram ACDHINNORYY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CYANOHYDRIN?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 11-letter results or "contains" patterns that match CYANOHYDRIN. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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