Polios
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of polio, an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells in the brain stem and spinal cord.
“The hospital records documented several polios from the era before vaccination became widespread.”
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Contains four vowels including two O's, the vowel-heavy pattern is useful for eliminating vowels early
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Worth 8 points, vowel-heavy word useful for clearing tiles, extends POLIO with a simple S hook
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