Crenate
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Describing a leaf edge or other border that has a series of rounded, scalloped notches or lobes.
“The botanist noted the crenate margin of the leaf in her field notebook.”
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cre·nate
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A botanical term, the -ATE ending and CR- start are the key patterns to lock in
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Seven common letters with solid tile economy for a moderately scored Scrabble play
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