Cerumen

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The soft yellowish waxy substance secreted by glands lining the ear canal, commonly known as earwax.

“The doctor recommended drops to soften the cerumen before attempting to remove it.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ce·ru·men

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Synonyms

earwax

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Wordle

Uncommon but distinctive once learnt, ends in EN and contains the unusual RUM cluster in the middle

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Scrabble

All moderate-value tiles, CERUMEN is a valid and worthwhile play in competitive Scrabble

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Words you can make from Cerumen

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cerumen”.

creem creen creme enure eucre merce neume remen remue reune rumen cene cere cern cree crum cure curn ecru emer emeu erme erne eruc

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