Is hapten a word in the Scrabble Dictionary

Yes, hapten is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

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"Hapten" Definition

noun

A small molecule that reacts with a specific antibody but cannot induce the formation of antibodies unless bound to a carrier protein or other large antigenic molecule.
A small separable part of an antigen that reacts specifically with an antibody but is incapable of stimulating antibody production except in combination with a carrier protein molecule.