Dentine
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The hard calcified tissue forming the main body of a tooth, situated beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp.
“When the enamel wears away, the exposed dentine causes sensitivity to hot and cold.”
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den·tine
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British spelling of DENTIN, ends in -INE, contains D, N, T with vowels I and E
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Worth 8 points, the British -INE ending distinguishes it from DENTIN, a useful medical term
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