Membrane
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism. A flexible sheet-like structure.
“The cell membrane controls what substances enter and exit the cell.”
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Three vowels E-A-E; -ANE ending
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Worth 14 points; good length for strategic board positioning
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