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Updated June 2026
the vascular tissue in plants that conducts water upward
“Water travels from the roots through the xylem to the leaves”
xy·lem
"Xylem" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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