Methyl
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A univalent chemical group (CH3) derived from methane, present in many organic compounds.
“The compound was formed by attaching a methyl group to the carbon backbone.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
me·thyl
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Y functions as a vowel here. Contains TH and ends in -YL.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points. Y and H are high-value tiles. Excellent Scrabble word.
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