Folate
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A B-group vitamin essential for cell growth and the correct reproduction of genetic material, particularly important during pregnancy.
“Pregnant women are advised to take folate supplements to prevent neural tube defects.”
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Contains three vowels (O, A, E) spread across the word, a good early guess for vowel coverage
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FOLATE scores decently across a standard rack, the -ATE ending offers potential hooks
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