Arcuate
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Curved or bent in the shape of a bow or arch.
“The surgeon noted the arcuate ligament as a key structural feature during the knee procedure.”
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ar·cu·ate
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Starts ARC and ends -ATE with four vowels A, U, A, and E making it one of the more vowel-rich options
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Four vowels are perfect for clearing a heavy vowel rack and -ATE hooks to -D or -S for extra plays
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