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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ɪˈrɒt.ɪkə/
e·rot·i·ca
Contains ER- opening with five vowels (E, O, I, A); watch for -ICA ending
Worth 9 points; the C (3 points) adds value to this uncommon word
Shorter words formed from the letters in “erotica”.
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