CHEMOTAXIS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CHEMOTAXIS a Scrabble word?
Yes. CHEMOTAXIS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 24 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
movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus
CHEMOTAXIS (noun): movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus.
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CHEMOTAXIS scores 24 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- H = 4
- E = 1
- M = 3
- O = 1
- T = 1
- A = 1
- X = 8
- I = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, E×1, H×1, I×1, M×1, O×1, S×1, T×1, X×1
Letter breakdown
CHEMOTAXIS has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
CHEMOTAXIS is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with C, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CHEMOTAXIS — movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus" (24 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
CHEMOTAXIS 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 CHEMOTAXIS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CHEMOTAXIS (noun): movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus.
In standard Scrabble scoring, CHEMOTAXIS totals 24 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. CHEMOTAXIS includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
CHEMOTAXIS is 10 letters long, begins with C, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram ACEHIMOSTX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so CHEMOTAXIS is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, CHEMOTAXIS ranks by raw score (24 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CHEMOTAXIS carries 4 vowels and 6 consonants. High-value letters (X) make CHEMOTAXIS attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on C or S are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
CHEMOTAXIS is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with C, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like CHEMOTAXIS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CHEMOTAXIS contains A, C, E, H, I, M, O, S, T, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c????????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CHEMOTAXIS include CH, AX, EM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, H, E, M, O, T, A, X, I, S. 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 chemotaxis directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 24 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 CHEMOTAXIS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CHEMOTAXIS — movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus" (24 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 CHEMOTAXIS a valid Scrabble word?
- CHEMOTAXIS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 24 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 CHEMOTAXIS worth in Scrabble?
- CHEMOTAXIS is worth 24 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CHEMOTAXIS mean?
- CHEMOTAXIS (noun): movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CHEMOTAXIS?
- CHEMOTAXIS scores 24 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does CHEMOTAXIS have anagrams?
- CHEMOTAXIS 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 CHEMOTAXIS?
- CHEMOTAXIS has 10 letters, starts with C, ends with S, and uses the alphagram ACEHIMOSTX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CHEMOTAXIS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match CHEMOTAXIS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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