Cruces

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of crux, referring to the small but prominent constellation Crux in the southern hemisphere, visible in the Milky Way near the constellation Centaurus.

“Ancient Polynesian navigators used cruces and other southern star patterns to guide their voyages.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cru·ces

Related Words

Synonyms

cruxes essentialspivotal points

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the UC vowel-consonant combo and ends in ES, the Latin plural -UCES ending is unusual and worth memorising for Wordle

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Scrabble

C(3) appears twice giving good tile value, the -UCES ending is uncommon but valid and this word is a strong Scrabble play for its letter distribution

Words Related to Cruces

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “cruces” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

crudes cruses cruxes truces

Words you can make from Cruces

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cruces”.

cresc cruce cruse cures curse cusec ecrus sucre cres crus cues cure curs ecru ecus eruc rues ruse suer sure user

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cruces”.

accrues accurse accuser

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