METHOTREXATE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is METHOTREXATE a Scrabble word?
Yes. METHOTREXATE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 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
toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
METHOTREXATE (noun): toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Synonyms
methotrexate sodium, amethopterin
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
METHOTREXATE scores 24 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- E = 1
- T = 1
- H = 4
- O = 1
- T = 1
- R = 1
- E = 1
- X = 8
- A = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×3, H×1, M×1, O×1, R×1, T×3, X×1
Letter breakdown
METHOTREXATE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 12-letter words
Crossword relevance
METHOTREXATE is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with M, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "METHOTREXATE — toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis" (24 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
METHOTREXATE 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 METHOTREXATE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
METHOTREXATE (noun): toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
In standard Scrabble scoring, METHOTREXATE 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. METHOTREXATE includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
METHOTREXATE is 12 letters long, begins with M, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram AEEEHMORTTTX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so METHOTREXATE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 12-letter entries, METHOTREXATE ranks by raw score (24 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include AZOXYBENZOIC, QUIZZABILITY, QUIZZICALITY, AZOXYBENZENE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, METHOTREXATE carries 5 vowels and 7 consonants. High-value letters (X) make METHOTREXATE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on M or E are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
METHOTREXATE is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with M, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 12-letter entries like METHOTREXATE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that METHOTREXATE contains A, E, H, M, O, R, T, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m??????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside METHOTREXATE include EX, HO, ME — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, E, T, H, O, R, X, A. 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 methotrexate 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 METHOTREXATE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "METHOTREXATE — toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis" (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 METHOTREXATE a valid Scrabble word?
- METHOTREXATE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 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 METHOTREXATE worth in Scrabble?
- METHOTREXATE is worth 24 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does METHOTREXATE mean?
- METHOTREXATE (noun): toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of METHOTREXATE?
- METHOTREXATE 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 12-letter words.
- Does METHOTREXATE have anagrams?
- METHOTREXATE 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 METHOTREXATE?
- METHOTREXATE has 12 letters, starts with M, ends with E, and uses the alphagram AEEEHMORTTTX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find METHOTREXATE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 12-letter results or "contains" patterns that match METHOTREXATE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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