Glucose
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates. It is essential for cellular respiration.
“The body converts food into glucose, which cells use for energy.”
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Contains vowels U and O with common letter pattern
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Worth 10 points; G and C together provide decent value
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