Striae
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of stria, referring to fine parallel grooves or streaks found on rocks left by glaciers, or on muscle tissue and skin.
“The dermatologist noted the striae on the patient's abdomen after rapid weight change.”
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Ends in AE, a rare Latin plural form, contains four vowels out of six letters
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Worth 6 points, the unusual AE ending can help fill awkward board positions
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