Acinous
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of or relating to the small rounded secretory sacs called acini that make up a compound gland.
“The acinous tissue of the pancreas was clearly visible in the histological section.”
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ac·i·nous
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Four vowels (A, I, O, U) across seven letters, with the OUS suffix being a common adjective ending to remember
Scrabble
Worth 9 points and can be swapped with ACINOSE if the board requires an E instead of a U in the final position
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