Nodule
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small rounded lump or swelling found on a plant, organ, or other surface.
“The doctor noticed a small nodule on the patient's thyroid during the scan.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
nod·ule
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Synonyms
tubercle
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Wordle
Ends in -ULE and the NOD start has three different vowels O, U, E spread through
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points and the -ULE ending is a classic hook with the word widely recognised
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