Updated June 2026
An organic compound containing a six-membered ring with at least one nitrogen atom.
“Pyridine is the simplest azine.”
az·ine
"Azine" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Z.
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Change a single letter of “azine” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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