Hexoses

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of hexose, referring to monosaccharide sugars that contain six carbon atoms per molecule, such as glucose and fructose.

“Glucose and galactose are both hexoses that play a central role in cellular energy metabolism.”

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Synonyms

monosaccharidessix-carbon sugars

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with HEX. The OSES suffix is a classic chemistry ending that can help narrow Wordle science-themed puzzles

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Scrabble

The X scores 8 points. HEXOSES scores around 17 points with strong board presence due to the useful ES ending

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Words you can make from Hexoses

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hexoses”.

hexose essex hexes hoses sexes shoes eses esox esse exes hexs hose hoss sees shoe

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