Lime

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A green citrus fruit with acidic juice, smaller than a lemon.

“She squeezed lime juice over her fish tacos.”

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Two vowels I and E; common fruit name pattern.

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Worth 6 points; M is worth 3 points, good for middle plays.

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