Locusta

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A genus of large migratory grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, including species responsible for devastating swarms.

“The locusta genus contains some of the most destructive agricultural pests known to science.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lo·cus·ta

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Synonyms

locustgrasshopper

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Wordle

Ends in -STA, starts with LOCUS which resembles a different common word, adding a useful red herring

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Scrabble

Uncommon word, the -STA ending uses low-value tiles but can score well on the right square

Words Related to Locusta

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “locusta” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

locusts

Words you can make from Locusta

Shorter words formed from the letters in “locusta”.

clouts costal cotula cutlas locust acost actos actus alout altos altus aluco aotus ascot aulos autos catso cauls clast claus claut clots clout coals

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