Calces
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of calx, referring to white crystalline metal oxides, particularly calcium oxide, produced by strongly heating limestone or similar materials.
“The kiln generated large quantities of calces that were transported to the building site.”
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cal·ces
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The -CES ending is unusual, A and E vowels with the familiar CAL- opening make early letters easier to confirm
Scrabble
All moderate-value tiles, a solid play for clearing C tiles, valid as the plural form of CALX
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