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Updated June 2026
A comb-like structure in comb jellies (ctenophores) used for locomotion.
“The ctene rows shimmered with iridescent light as the animal swam.”
"Ctene" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
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