Culices

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of culex, mosquitoes of the genus Culex that rest with the body held parallel to the surface they land on.

“The warm stagnant pond was a prolific breeding ground for culices.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cu·li·ces

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Synonyms

mosquitoesgnats

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Wordle

Contains UI vowel combo, ends in CES, starts with CUL

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Scrabble

Uncommon scientific term, builds from CULEX, moderate tile value

Words Related to Culices

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “culices” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cylices

Words you can make from Culices

Shorter words formed from the letters in “culices”.

sluice cecil ceils clues cusec cusie ileus lieus luces sicel sicle slice succi sulci ceil cise clue cues eccl ecus ices isle leis lice

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