Colons
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of colon, the section of the large intestine situated between the caecum and the rectum that absorbs moisture from food residues before excretion.
“The surgeon carefully examined both colons during the routine procedure.”
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Common letters C, O, L, N make COLON a solid early Wordle guess
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