Caldera
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, roughly circular volcanic crater formed by the collapse of a volcano's summit following a powerful eruption.
“The caldera at the summit of the dormant volcano now holds a deep blue lake.”
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cal·de·ra
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Ends in -ERA, C, A, L, D, E, R, A contains two A's, a well-known geological term useful in Wordle.
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Worth 10 points (C3+A1+L1+D2+E1+R1+A1). Moderate score, D adds a little extra value over common letters.
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