Gamete

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A mature reproductive cell with a single set of chromosomes that fuses with another gamete during fertilisation.

“Each gamete carries half the genetic information needed to produce a new organism.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡæmiːt/

Syllables

gam·ete

Related Words

Synonyms

sex cellreproductive cellgerm cell

Antonyms

somatic cell

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains two E's in positions 4 and 6, the pattern G-A-M-E-T-E is distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, hooks with -S, the double E can help clear surplus E tiles

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