Leucine
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An essential white crystalline amino acid found in most dietary proteins, obtained through hydrolysis and necessary for human nutrition.
“Athletes often supplement with leucine to support muscle repair after intense training.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
leu·cine
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Opens with the unusual LEU trigram, three vowels including E, U, and I help narrow guesses quickly.
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Scrabble
Contains C which adds modest points, uncommon word but valid in Scrabble, LEUCINES is a useful extension.
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