Xylene
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A colourless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon used as an industrial solvent, derived from coal tar or petroleum.
“The laboratory stored xylene in a sealed container well away from any ignition sources.”
Pronunciation
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xy·lene
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Starts with XY and ends in ENE with two E vowels. Confirms the rare XY pair if it appears green.
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points. The X scores 8 and Y scores 4, a formidable combination for a single rack placement.
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