Ricins
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ricin, highly toxic proteins extracted from castor beans that are used in chemical research and are classified as potential biological weapons.
“The laboratory stored the ricins under strict security protocols and controlled access procedures.”
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Wordle
No repeated letters across six positions. Contains C in position three, which is uncommon in short words.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. Uncommon but valid. The C and two I letters may complicate rack balance.
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