Nitrogen
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A colourless, odourless unreactive gas that forms about 78 per cent of the earth's atmosphere and is an essential component of proteins and nucleic acids in living organisms. Chemical symbol N, atomic number 7.
“Plants require nitrogen from the soil to synthesise proteins and support healthy growth.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnaɪtrədʒən/
Syllables
ni·tro·gen
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern NITR-; contains three vowels (I, O, E)
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; scientific term with good letter distribution for strategic plays
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