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Updated June 2026
The scientific study of substances, their properties, composition, and reactions. Can also refer to interpersonal rapport or attraction between people.
“She excelled in organic chemistry and planned to pursue pharmaceutical research.”
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stri/
chem·is·try
Contains 'istry' suffix and 'ch' beginning; watch for the 'y' ending
Worth 19 points; the 'ch' and 'y' provide excellent scoring potential
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