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Updated June 2026
A synthetic polymer material used to make fabrics, ropes, and other products. A strong, lightweight plastic material.
“Her stockings were made of nylon.”
/ˈnaɪlɒn/
ny·lon
Contains Y as vowel substitute and common letters N, L.
Worth 8 points; Y provides good value.
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