Favuses

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of favus, a contagious fungal infection of the scalp that produces crusty yellowish patches and hair loss.

“Historical records documented outbreaks of favuses among overcrowded urban populations in past centuries.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fa·vus·es

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Synonyms

ringwormtinea

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains V in position 3 and ends in -USES, the unusual VU combination is worth testing if V is confirmed

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, V adds 4 points and the -USES ending hooks well near double-word or triple-letter squares

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “favuses”.

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