Papain
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A protein-digesting enzyme extracted from unripe papaya fruit, widely used as a meat tenderiser.
“The marinade contained papain, which broke down the muscle fibres in the beef overnight.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pa·pa·in
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Synonyms
proteaseenzyme
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Three vowels including double A and I, worth using as an early guess to place vowels
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Worth 10 points, the double P and AI combination limits extension hooks but scores steadily
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