Teniae
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of tenia, referring to narrow headbands or ribbon strips worn around the head, particularly in ancient Greece.
“The frieze depicted athletes wearing teniae after their victory in the games.”
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te·ni·ae
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Wordle
Contains T, E, N, I, A, E with four vowels. A rare classical word with an unusual vowel-rich ending.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. The four vowels help clear a vowel-heavy rack. Useful in specialist or tournament play.
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