Ketones
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ketone, denoting a class of organic compounds characterised by a carbonyl group bonded to two hydrocarbon radicals.
“When the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates, it produces ketones as a metabolic byproduct.”
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains TONE in the middle, K at the start and S ending, good mix of vowels and consonants
Scrabble
K scores 5 pts, KETONE + S is a clean 7-letter play, chemistry term worth remembering
Words Related to Ketones
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “ketones” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up ketones in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!