Maracas
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of maraca: percussion instruments made from hollow gourds or shells filled with pebbles or dried beans, typically played in pairs by shaking.
“The salsa band featured two players shaking maracas in perfect synchrony with the rhythm section.”
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Contains three A's spread across the word, a vowel-rich pattern to remember when vowels dominate your rack
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Worth 11 points, the C and triple A combination can help clear a rack heavy with vowels
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