Kyanite
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A blue or grey aluminium silicate mineral found in metamorphic rocks, used as a refractory material in industrial applications.
“Blades of kyanite were visible running through the schist along the cliff face.”
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ky·a·nite
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Wordle
KY opener with Y as a consonant, A in the middle, -ITE ending, contains four vowels
Scrabble
K and Y together are useful tile-clearers, the familiar -ITE suffix aids placement for a decent score
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