Axilla
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The hollow cavity beneath the arm at the point where it meets the shoulder, commonly known as the armpit.
“The surgeon examined the lymph nodes in the patient's axilla before proceeding.”
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ax·il·la
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Contains double L near the end and X in position 2, which narrows guesses quickly
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X scores 8 points, making axilla worth 13 total, the double L can hook to form axillas
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