Mucosa
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The moist membrane lining body cavities and passages that open to the exterior, responsible for secreting mucus.
“Inflammation of the mucosa in the gut can cause significant digestive discomfort.”
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mu·co·sa
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Wordle
Ends in A, less common for six-letter words. Contains three vowels: U, O, A.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points. Three vowels make it a handy vowel-dump. Medical term fully valid in Scrabble.
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