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Desmids

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of desmid: microscopic single-celled freshwater green algae characterised by two symmetrical halves.

The pond sample revealed a variety of desmids when examined under the microscope.

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Synonyms

algaemicroalgae

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Wordle

Contains two D's and two S's, an unusual repeated-letter pattern for a scientific term

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points with the double D and M contributing, a valid Scrabble word worth knowing for biology-themed racks

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