Photic
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to, caused by, or dependent on light, especially used to describe zones of water through which sunlight penetrates.
“Seagrass beds are confined to the photic zone, where sunlight remains strong enough for photosynthesis.”
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pho·tic
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Starts with PH, ends in -IC, contains the vowels O and I, technical term from marine biology
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Worth 13 points, pairs well with APHOTIC knowledge, C at end is hookable with S for PHOTICS
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