Lemmata
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of lemma, denoting auxiliary mathematical or logical propositions accepted as true in order to support the proof of a larger theorem.
“The proof relied on several lemmata that had been established in earlier chapters.”
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lem·ma·ta
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Rare Latinate plural ending in ATA, contains double M and ends in A
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Double M uses two M tiles worth 3 points each, LEMMATA scores well if you can place them
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