Cornea
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The transparent, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps to focus incoming light.
“The surgeon examined the cornea carefully before proceeding with the laser eye treatment.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɔː(r)ni.ə/
Syllables
cor·ne·a
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains the vowels O, E, and A, the uncommon -EA ending makes it a good late-game guess
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, excellent for clearing a vowel-heavy rack, and hooks to CORNEAL
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