Carina
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A keel-shaped constellation of the southern hemisphere, notable for containing Canopus, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
“From New Zealand, the constellation carina was clearly visible low on the southern horizon.”
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ca·ri·na
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Wordle
Starts with CAR and ends with INA, three vowels A, I, A present, not a common Wordle answer
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Worth 8 points, the NA ending allows an S hook for CARINAS, adding only 1 point but maintaining board presence
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