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A 1 C 3 A 1 R 1 B 3 O 1 S 1 E 1

ACARBOSE

12
Scrabble points
8
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

An antidiabetic drug CHNO (trademark Precose) that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is an oligosaccharide produced by fermentation of a bacterium (Actinoplanes utahensis). The drug slows the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates.

Letter values

A = 1, C = 3, A = 1, R = 1, B = 3, O = 1, S = 1, E = 1

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Is ACARBOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACARBOSE is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 12 points.
How many points is ACARBOSE worth?
ACARBOSE is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does ACARBOSE mean?
An antidiabetic drug CHNO (trademark Precose) that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is an oligosaccharide produced by fermentation of a bacterium (Actinoplanes utahensis). The drug slows the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates.