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