Iodide
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chemical compound that is a salt or ester of hydriodic acid, containing the negatively charged iodide ion.
“Potassium iodide is the most widely used iodide in medical and industrial applications.”
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i·o·dide
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Contains three vowels including two I's, the IOD- opening is very distinctive and narrows guesses quickly
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Worth 8 points, D scores 2 and two I's help clear vowel-heavy racks in one play
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