Ancylus
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of small freshwater gastropod molluscs comprising the river limpets, which attach firmly to rocks in flowing water.
“The ecologist found ancylus shells clinging to the underside of stones in the chalk stream.”
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river limpet
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Ends in LUS and contains A, Y, U as the three vowels, with Y appearing in an unusual non-terminal position
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Scores 12 points, the Y tile in a medial position is less common and can be strategically placed on the board
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