Chancre
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, hard, painless ulcer or nodule that forms at the site of infection by certain pathogens, particularly the bacterium causing syphilis.
“The doctor noted a chancre on examination and ordered tests for syphilis.”
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chan·cre
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Wordle
Unusual -CRE ending. Contains CHANC- from chance but diverges sharply at the end.
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Scrabble
Rare medical term but valid. The CRE ending gives useful hook potential.
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