Fomites
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of fomite, referring to inanimate objects such as clothing, surfaces, or utensils that can carry and transfer infectious agents between people.
“Public health officials reminded people that door handles and shared equipment can act as fomites during an outbreak.”
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fom·i·tes
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Wordle
The OI vowel pair is useful and the -ES ending is common, though fomites is rarely seen in Wordle
Scrabble
Moderate tile values with no premium letters, but its medical rarity can earn points against uninformed opponents
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