Esters
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ester: organic compounds formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol, releasing water as a by-product.
“Many fruit fragrances are produced by esters that occur naturally in the flesh of the fruit.”
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Wordle
Contains very common letters E, S, T, R, the double S placement is worth noting early on
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Scores 6 points, useful for clearing common tiles and the final S can hook onto many board words
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