Anlage
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The earliest rudimentary precursor of an organ or body part in an embryo, from which the structure subsequently develops.
“The anlage of the liver becomes visible in the embryo during the fourth week of development.”
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an·la·ge
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Unusual six-letter word ending in -AGE, the GL combination near the end trips up many solvers
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Worth 7 points, a rare but valid term that can surprise opponents, with the G and E offering extension potential
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