Lichen
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An eruptive skin condition characterised by clusters of firm thickened lesions grouped together in a pattern resembling lichen organisms.
“The dermatologist diagnosed the patient's itchy rash as a form of lichen affecting the lower leg.”
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li·chen
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Contains the CH combination and ends in -EN, common letters L, I, N are useful early Wordle guesses
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LICHEN scores 11 points, the CH combination adds good value making it a solid Scrabble play
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