Excreta
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Waste matter discharged from the body, particularly faeces, though also including urine and sweat.
“The environmental study tested water samples near farmland for traces of animal excreta.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ex·cre·ta
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Synonyms
excretionexcrement
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Starts with EX, ends in -ETA, three vowels across seven letters, C after X is key
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Scrabble
X scores 8 points, C worth 3, used as a plural noun so no -S hook, still a strong scoring play
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