Pectin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A water-soluble carbohydrate found in ripe fruits and vegetables that forms a gel when heated with sugar, used commercially as a setting agent in jams and jellies.
“The recipe called for added pectin to help the marmalade set firmly.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɛktɪn/
Syllables
pec·tin
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Ends in TIN, a recognisable suffix, the EC vowel pair in positions two and three is worth testing
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Worth 10 points, C (3 pts) in the middle boosts the value of this common culinary term
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