Amylase

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An enzyme found in saliva and pancreatic secretions that catalyses the breakdown of starch into simpler sugars.

“Salivary amylase begins the digestion of carbohydrates as soon as food enters the mouth.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

am·yl·ase

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Synonyms

diastase

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Wordle

Ends in ASE, the typical enzyme suffix, and contains Y in an unusual medial position alongside A and E

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Scores 12 points, the Y tile adds four points and the ASE suffix is useful for hooking

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