Plastics
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Synthetic materials made from polymers that can be moulded into shape whilst soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form. They are widely used in manufacturing due to their versatility and durability.
“The environmental impact of single-use plastics has become a major concern.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
plas·tics
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Synonyms
polymerssyntheticsresins
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Contains common letters P, L, A, S, T, I, C with S appearing twice
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Worth 12 points; good combination of common letters
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