Fascia
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A layer or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that encloses, separates, or binds together muscles and internal organs.
“The physiotherapist focused on releasing tension in the plantar fascia of his foot.”
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fas·ci·a
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Contains three vowels A, A, and I, and the FA start is common in Wordle, making this a reasonable early guess
Scrabble
Worth 11 points with the F and C tiles contributing well, and the unusual IA ending makes it tricky for opponents to hook
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