Lignin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A complex organic polymer that binds to cellulose fibres in plant cell walls, hardening and strengthening the woody tissue of plants.
“Lignin is extracted during paper-making and can be used as a renewable fuel source.”
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lig·nin
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Two Ns and a G give a moderate tile value, and LIGNIN is an impressive scientific term for a seven-point play
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