Iodine
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dark, lustrous halogen element occurring naturally only in trace amounts, widely used in medicine, photography, and the manufacture of dyes.
“The nurse cleaned the wound with a solution containing iodine to prevent infection.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/
Syllables
i·o·dine
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Wordle
Four vowels make this very vowel-heavy, IOD- opening is distinctive and confirms the word quickly
Scrabble
Worth 7 points, four vowels make it ideal for clearing excess vowels with no high-value tiles needed
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