Ginseng
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The aromatic root of plants of the genus Panax, widely used in herbal medicine and as a dietary supplement.
“She steeped dried ginseng in hot water and drank it each morning for its reputed benefits.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
gin·seng
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Synonyms
panaxginseng root
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Wordle
Ends in -ENG, an unusual combination. Starts with GIN. No double letters, so all seven are distinct.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points. The -ENG ending is rare and can be tricky. A good cultural knowledge word.
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