Cruxes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of crux in its astronomical sense, referring to the constellation also known as the Southern Cross, a small but prominent formation in the Milky Way near Centaurus.
“Ancient mariners of the southern hemisphere used the cruxes of visible constellations, particularly Crux, to navigate.”
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Contains the high-value X tile, vowels U and E are common but the -UXES pattern is very rare.
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Worth 15 points, the X alone scores 8 points, making CRUXES a high-value play on any premium square.
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