Clyster
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A liquid administered rectally to cleanse the bowel or deliver medication, the historical term for what is now called an enema.
“In early modern medicine, a clyster was a standard treatment prescribed for a wide range of complaints.”
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clys·ter
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Wordle
Starts with CLY and ends in ER. The Y in position four is unusual and worth testing if vowels are sparse.
Scrabble
12 points with Y worth 4. A rare historical medical term known to tournament players for its solid tile value.
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