Loligo
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of squid characterised by a somewhat flattened cylindrical body, commonly found in coastal and open ocean waters worldwide.
“The marine biologist identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Loligo after examining its mantle shape.”
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squidcephalopod
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Contains three vowels O, I, O with a double L at the start, the GO ending in position 5 and 6 is worth testing
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Worth 8 points, a scientific genus name that is valid in Scrabble and can help clear O-heavy racks
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