Neuron
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A specialised cell of the nervous system that transmits electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.
“Each neuron in the human brain can form thousands of connections with neighbouring cells.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈnʊərɒn/
Syllables
neu·ron
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Contains the OU vowel pair, ends in -ON, no repeated letters, a common scientific word
Scrabble
No high-value tiles, NEURON hooks to NEURONS and NEURONE, solid scientific vocabulary play
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