Gametes
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gamete, meaning the mature reproductive cells each containing a single set of chromosomes that fuse during sexual fertilisation.
“Both sperm and eggs are gametes that combine to create a new organism.”
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sex cellsreproductive cellsgerm cells
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Ends with -ETES, starts with GAM, contains two Es, a biology term with Greek roots
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Worth 10 points, no high-value tiles, -S hook on GAMETE is the straightforward extension
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