Clerid
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A predatory beetle of the family Cleridae, typically brightly coloured or metallic in appearance and known for feeding on other insects.
“The clerid was identified by its vivid orange and black markings on the bark of the fallen oak.”
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An uncommon word with no repeated letters, useful for testing D, R, and I in a single guess.
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Worth 9 points, with the D providing a hook at the end and the word likely to surprise opponents.
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