Ligand
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An atom, molecule, radical, or ion that binds to a central atom to form a coordination complex in chemistry.
“Water can act as a ligand when it donates electron pairs to a metal ion.”
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Ends in -AND, a pattern shared with BRAND and GRAND, useful if you have confirmed those letters
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No high-value tiles but the G scores 2 and LIGAND is a valid six-letter play that surprises opponents
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