Rennin
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A digestive enzyme present in gastric juice that causes milk to curdle, playing an essential role in cheese-making.
“Rennin is the enzyme responsible for coagulating milk in the stomachs of young ruminants.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ren·nin
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Synonyms
chymosin
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Wordle
Contains double N in positions four and five, a pattern that can catch solvers off guard.
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Scrabble
RENNIN scores 6 points and the double N requires two N tiles, making it less playable on most racks.
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