Definition of operon

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • operon is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • operon is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • operon is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of operon


  • a segment of DNA containing adjacent genes including structural genes and an operator gene and a regulatory gene (noun)

See definition of operon in Merriam Webster