Medusa
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Greek mythology, a Gorgon with snakes for hair whose gaze could turn onlookers to stone, ultimately slain by the hero Perseus.
“Perseus used a mirrored shield to avoid looking directly at Medusa.”
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me·du·sa
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Three vowels (E, U, A). Ends in A, which is worth testing in Wordle for vowel placement.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points as a common noun in the jellyfish sense. Rich in vowels, good for clearing vowel-heavy racks.
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