Renins
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of renin, the proteolytic enzymes secreted by the kidneys that catalyse the formation of angiotensin and help regulate blood pressure.
“Elevated renins in the bloodstream were found to correlate with the patient's hypertension.”
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RE- prefix with -INS ending, N appears twice in this word and it is a biology term unlikely to appear in casual Wordle lists
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Mostly low-value common tiles but this technical biology term is valid and can clear a difficult rack
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