Lactic
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to, derived from, or characteristic of milk, especially sour milk or whey.
“Lactic acid accumulates in muscles during intense exercise and is responsible for the familiar burning sensation.”
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lac·tic
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Wordle
Ends in the unusual -CTIC consonant cluster and contains no repeated letters.
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C appears twice and each scores 3 points, providing consistent and modest value.
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