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Enteron

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

The alimentary canal, particularly as found in embryonic development or simple invertebrate animals.

In the developing embryo, the enteron forms the foundation of the entire digestive system.

Pronunciation

Syllables

en·ter·on

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Synonyms

gutalimentary canaldigestive tract

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Contains ENTER within the word, ends in -ON, an unusual but recognisable suffix

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Worth 8 points, a scientific term that can score well when placed on bonus squares

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