Kinases
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of kinase, referring to enzymes that catalyse the transfer of phosphate groups to other molecules, often activating proteins in cell signalling pathways.
“Protein kinases play a central role in the signalling cascades that regulate cell growth and division.”
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enzymescatalysts
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Starts with KIN and ends in -ASES, K at the start with a biochemistry suffix, uncommon in Wordle
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K scores 5 pts, KINASE + S is a valid 7-letter play, scientific term that opponents may challenge
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