Lingua
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tongue or tongue-like muscular structure located within the oral cavity and covered by mucous membrane.
“In anatomy, the lingua is the primary organ of taste and an essential instrument of speech.”
Pronunciation
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lin·gua
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Wordle
Ends in -GUA, an unusual combination in English, the vowel-heavy INGUA cluster makes it hard to guess
Scrabble
G scores 2 points, giving LINGUA a total of 7 points, a valid anatomical term for playing a G in a tight spot
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