Lactase

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An enzyme produced in the small intestine that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, enabling dairy digestion.

“People with low lactase levels struggle to digest dairy products comfortably.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lac·tase

Related Words

Synonyms

lactaid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with the distinctive LACT prefix, contains A and E as the two vowels

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Scrabble

Scores 9 points, the LACT opening can pair with common suffix tiles for additional hooks

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Anagrams of Lactase

Words that use exactly the same letters as “lactase”.

acetals

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “lactase” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

lactate lactose

Words you can make from Lactase

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acetal castle cleats eclats acale acast acate aceta alate alcae alces alecs asale astel atlas calas casal casel caste catel cates celts cesta claes

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