Exine
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
The tough outer coat of a pollen grain or spore.
“The exine protects the pollen during transport by wind or insects.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ex·ine
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"Exine" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter X.
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Scrabble
"Exine" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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