Adelges

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The type genus of the family Adelgidae, comprising small plant lice that infest conifer trees.

“Infestations of adelges can cause severe damage to spruce plantations.”

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adelgidsaphidsconifer pests

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Contains three E's and a G. The ELGES ending is almost unique to this word.

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Worth 9 points. A specialist biology term but valid. Three Es limit its tile value.

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