Serine

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A non-essential amino acid found in most proteins and involved in the body's synthesis of cysteine and other compounds.

“Serine plays a key role in the enzymatic reactions that regulate cell metabolism.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ser·ine

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Synonyms

amino acid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

INE ending is common, three vowels E, I, E, SERIN is embedded within the word

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, all common tiles, REINS and RESIN anagrams, REIN sub-word

Words Related to Serine

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “serine” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

ferine serene sering serins shrine

Words you can make from Serine

Shorter words formed from the letters in “serine”.

ernes ernie ierne insee irene reins renes resin rinse risen seine serin siree siren sneer eire ense erie erin eris erne erns erse esne

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “serine”.

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