Cambium
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A thin layer of actively dividing cells between the xylem and phloem in vascular plants that drives secondary growth and girth.
“Damage to the cambium can prevent a tree from transporting water and nutrients effectively.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cam·bi·um
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Wordle
Ends in UM, which is rare in Wordle, the CAMB opening is a distinctive starting cluster
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, B scores 3 and the IUM ending is uncommon, limiting hooks but still playable
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