Citrate
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A salt or ester of citric acid, produced when citric acid reacts with a base or alcohol and used widely in food, medicine, and biochemistry.
“The supplement contained magnesium citrate to improve the mineral's absorption.”
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cit·rate
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Ends in ATE, contains two T's, vowels are I, A, and E, the ATE ending is one of the most common Wordle targets
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Worth 9 points, two T tiles are needed, the ATE ending accepts D and S hooks for easy extension
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