Relict
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A plant, animal, or species that has survived in a limited area from an earlier era while most related species have become extinct.
“The coelacanth is considered a relict species that has changed little over millions of years.”
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Ends in the uncommon -ICT cluster, and C and T at the end are strong letter-elimination tools
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C scores 3 points and the -ICT ending is unusual enough to surprise opponents holding those tiles
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