Villus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tiny finger-like projection extending from the inner surface of the small intestine, functioning to increase the area available for nutrient absorption.
“Each villus is covered in microvilli that dramatically increase the absorptive surface area.”
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vil·lus
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Wordle
Double L in the middle, the unusual -US ending marks it as a Latin-derived scientific term
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Moderate tile value with V contributing, the double L is useful for parallel plays
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