Dentin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The hard, calcified tissue, denser than bone, that forms the main bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel.
“When the protective enamel wears thin, the underlying dentin becomes exposed and sensitive.”
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den·tin
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Ends in -IN, all six letters are common, so early Wordle guesses will likely hit several
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Scores 7 points, the -IN ending can hook to DENTING with an extra G
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