Epizoa
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of epizoan: external parasitic organisms that live on the outer surface of a host animal, such as fleas or lice.
“The veterinarian treated the cattle herd for epizoa including lice, ticks, and mites.”
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ep·i·zo·a
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Wordle
Ends in A rather than the usual S plural, which is unusual, the Z is rare and confirms the word quickly.
Scrabble
Worth 17 points, the Z makes this outstanding on premium squares, and the non-S plural is a useful rack play.
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