Glycine
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The simplest amino acid, found in most proteins and particularly abundant in sugar cane, essential for the body's synthesis of proteins.
“Glycine is often added to collagen supplements because of its role in tissue repair.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
gly·cine
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Synonyms
amino acid
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Starts with GLY and ends in INE, with the Y as an unusual third letter
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Worth around 13 points, the Y is worth 4 points and this scientific term is well worth learning for Scrabble
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