Albugo
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The type genus of the family Albuginaceae, comprising parasitic fungi that cause white rust disease in flowering plants.
“An outbreak of albugo devastated the brassica crop, covering the leaves in distinctive white pustules.”
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The uncommon -UGO ending is found in very few words, if G and O are confirmed at the end, this rare term is worth attempting.
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Worth 9 points, B scores 3 and the rare -UGO ending is a specialist play that rewards advanced players who study plant pathology terms.
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