Fauces
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The narrow opening at the back of the mouth that connects to the throat and pharynx.
“The doctor examined the fauces carefully before diagnosing the cause of the inflammation.”
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fau·ces
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Wordle
Three vowels A, U, and E make this vowel-rich, and the FAU start is uncommon enough to be a distinctive Wordle guess
Scrabble
Worth 11 points with F and C tiles adding value, and the ES ending makes it a plural that is difficult for opponents to extend further
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