Turgor
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In biology, the normal state of firmness in a living cell or blood vessel that results from internal pressure pushing outward against the surrounding membrane or wall.
“Adequate watering maintains leaf turgor and prevents the characteristic drooping of wilted plants.”
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tur·gor
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Wordle
Ends in -OR and contains two R's at positions 3 and 6. The repeated R at start and end of the last syllable is distinctive.
Scrabble
Worth 7 points. Double R helps clear surplus R tiles. A scientific term that is valid and often unexpected in Scrabble.
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