Arioso
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short melodic vocal passage in an opera or oratorio that has the lyrical quality of an aria but a freer, less formal structure.
“The tenor delivered a tender arioso before the grand aria that closed the first act.”
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a·rio·so
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Wordle
Four vowels in six letters including a double O, unusual vowel density that narrows Wordle possibilities quickly
Scrabble
Scores 6 points, the high vowel count is useful for clearing a vowel-heavy rack
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