Carlina
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of thistle-like plants native to the Mediterranean region, often bearing ornamental dried flower heads.
“The dried carlina flower head was nailed above the farmhouse door as a traditional rustic weather indicator.”
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carline thistle
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Ends in INA, starts CARL, the INA suffix is a recognisable botanical and personal name ending
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Worth 9 points, all common low-value tiles, INA ending offers limited but valid hooking options
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