Ending in CIN
5 words · highest scoring is erythromycin at 25 points
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About 12 Letter Words Ending in CIN
There are 5 twelve letter words ending in CIN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is erythromycin at 25 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with CIN — it is the same set either way.
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12 Letter Words Ending in CIN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words Ending in CIN
- erythromycin25
- streptomycin21
- indomethacin20
- oleandomycin20
- daunorubicin17
12 Letter Words Ending in CIN by First Letter
12 Letter Words Ending in CIN Defined
- erythromycinNoun · 25 points
- an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is similar in its effects to penicillin
- streptomycinNoun · 21 points
- an antibiotic that was the first drug to be successful against tuberculosis but is now chiefly used with other drugs because of its toxic side effects
- indomethacinNoun · 20 points
- a compound with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties, used chiefly to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout
- oleandomycinNoun · 20 points
- A macrolide antibiotic, C₃₅ H₆₁ NO₁₂, produced by a strain of the bacterium Streptomyces antibioticus, which is active against a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria and has been used as the phosphate in treating staphylococcal enteritis and skin infections.
- daunorubicinNoun · 17 points
- a synthetic antibiotic that interferes with DNA synthesis and is used in the treatment of acute leukaemia and other cancers
12 Letter Words Ending in CIN: Questions
How many twelve letter words ending in CIN are there?
There are 5 twelve letter words ending in CIN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words ending in CIN?
ERYTHROMYCIN is the highest scoring option at 25 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words ending in CIN?
DAUNORUBICIN, ERYTHROMYCIN, OLEANDOMYCIN are among the most familiar twelve letter words ending in CIN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve letter words ending in CIN valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.