Breccia
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A coarse-grained rock formed from angular fragments of broken stone cemented together in a matrix of finer material such as clay or sand.
“The geologist identified the exposed formation as breccia, noting the sharp-edged fragments embedded within.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
brec·ci·a
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Synonyms
conglomeraterubble rock
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Wordle
Double C in positions 5-6, ends in -IA, an Italian-derived geological term
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the double C is tricky to play but BRECCIA is a valid Scrabble word
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