Definition of centriole

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • centriole is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • centriole is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • centriole is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of centriole


  • one of a pair of small cylindrical cell organelles near the nucleus in animal cells; composed of nine triplet microtubules and form the asters during mitosis (noun)

See definition of centriole in Merriam Webster