Definition of pentose

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • pentose is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • pentose is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • pentose is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of pentose


  • any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule (noun)

See definition of pentose in Merriam Webster