Lanolin

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A waxy, yellowish grease extracted from the fleece of sheep, widely used in skin creams, ointments, and cosmetics.

“She rubbed a small amount of lanolin into her cracked knuckles before pulling on her gloves.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈlænəlɪn/

Syllables

lan·o·lin

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Synonyms

wool fatwool greasewool wax

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Wordle

Ends in -IN, the LANO- opening followed by double-L is the distinctive pattern to target

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, low individual tile values but all common letters make it easy to place

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