Glands
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gland, referring to organs in the body that produce and secrete substances such as hormones or enzymes through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
“The surgeon carefully avoided the surrounding glands during the operation.”
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Contains LAND in the middle with G at the start and S at the end bookending it
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Scores 8 points, common tiles throughout, -ANDS is a useful pattern for extending existing plays
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