Carinae
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of carina, referring to keel-shaped ridges or structures found in anatomy, botany, or the southern constellation Carina.
“The botanist described the carinae on the seed surfaces as a reliable identification feature of the genus.”
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Ends in AE, starts CARI, the Latin plural AE ending is rare in Wordle-eligible words
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Worth 9 points, the AE ending is unusual and can catch opponents off guard in tight board positions
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