Embryo
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A minute undeveloped plant enclosed within a seed, or more broadly the early developmental stage of an organism before it takes on a recognisable form.
“The embryo within the seed can remain dormant for years until conditions are right for germination.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛmbri.əʊ/
Syllables
em·bry·o
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Wordle
Contains the uncommon Y in the middle, the -YO ending is quite rare in English six-letter words
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the Y adds 4 points and the B adds 3, making this a high-value six-letter word
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