Erotica
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Literature, art, or media that deals with sexual love or desire in an artistic manner, intended to arouse. Erotica emphasises sensuality and intimacy whilst maintaining artistic or literary merit.
“The library's rare books collection includes historical erotica from various cultures and periods.”
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sensual literatureadult contentromantic art
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Contains ER- opening with five vowels (E, O, I, A); watch for -ICA ending
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Worth 9 points; the C (3 points) adds value to this uncommon word
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