Benzoin
/ˈbɛnzɔɪn/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts7 letters
Definition of Benzoin
noun
- A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
- An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
- The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.
Anagrams of Benzoin
No exact anagrams found for "benzoin". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
e1
n1
z10
o1
i1
n1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Benzoin
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Benzoin"
Benzoin is a 7-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Benzoin" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "benzoin" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.