Brucine
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A bitter toxic alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the nux vomica plant, closely related to strychnine.
“The laboratory kept brucine under strict controls due to its extreme toxicity.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bruc·ine
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Synonyms
alkaloidpoison
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Contains B, R, U, C, I, N, E, the C is in an unusual position, 7 common letters with an uncommon word
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C (3pts) adds modest value, scientific term with limited hooks, valid but specialist play
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