Xylose
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A pentose sugar derived from wood or plant material, used as a sweetener in food products for diabetics.
“Xylose is often used as a sugar substitute in products designed for people managing diabetes.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
xy·lose
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Synonyms
wood sugar
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Wordle
Starts with XY and contains O and E as vowels. The rare XY opening confirms two valuable letters at once.
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points. Both X and Y score highly and the word is valid in competitive Scrabble dictionaries.
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