Tenrec

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small, often spiny insect-eating mammal native to Madagascar, resembling a hedgehog in appearance and habit.

“The tenrec curled into a tight ball when the researcher leaned in too close.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ten·rec

Related Words

Synonyms

tendrac

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Wordle

Contains T, E, N, R, E, C with two E's and a C. A rare word that could catch opponents off guard.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. The C adds value and this rare but valid zoological term is worth memorising for competitive play.

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Anagrams of Tenrec

Words that use exactly the same letters as “tenrec”.

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Words you can make from Tenrec

Shorter words formed from the letters in “tenrec”.

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “tenrec”.

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