Cercis
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of deciduous trees and shrubs, including the Judas tree, noted for producing vivid pink or purple flowers directly on the bare branches in early spring.
“The cercis in the courtyard burst into vivid pink blossom long before a single leaf had appeared.”
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cer·cis
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Two C's separated by E, R, I, S, the double C is unusual and narrows the word down quickly in Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, two C's each worth 3 points, a niche botanical genus name valid in tournament play
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