Medusan

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The free-swimming, umbrella-shaped, gelatinous phase in a coelenterate's life cycle, characterised by tentacles and sexual reproduction.

“The medusan stage of the jellyfish drifts through open water, trailing long stinging tentacles.”

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Synonyms

medusamedusoid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the vowels E and U, starts with MED, a strong opener

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Scrabble

Scores reasonably well with M and D, the rare -AN ending is a useful hook for extending words

Words Related to Medusan

Words one letter different

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

medusae medusas

Words you can make from Medusan

Shorter words formed from the letters in “medusan”.

amends amused maunds medusa sundae unmade admen adsum amend amens amuse andes dames damns danes deans desma duane dumas dunes mande mands maned manes

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