Nuclei

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of nucleus: the central bodies within cells that contain genetic material and direct cellular activities.

“Under the microscope the nuclei of the stained cells were clearly visible as dark spheres.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

nu·cle·i

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Synonyms

cores centres kernels

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Contains four vowels U, E, I, the Latin plural ending -EI is unusual in English

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Worth 8 points, four vowels make it excellent for clearing a vowel-heavy rack

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