Goitres
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of goitre: abnormal swellings of the thyroid gland caused by iodine deficiency or hormonal disorder.
“The doctor explained that goitres were once common in inland regions with iodine-poor soil.”
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thyroid enlargementsstrumas
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Starts with GOI, ends in -RES, the OI vowel pair is distinctive in Wordle
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Worth 8 points, the British spelling with -RES ending, the OI pair and T make for interesting tile placement
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