Calcify

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Updated June 2026

Definition

To become hardened or encrusted through the accumulation of calcium salts within tissue or a substance.

“Over time the damaged cartilage began to calcify, causing increasing stiffness in the joint.”

Pronunciation

IPA

[diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ]

Syllables

cal·ci·fy

Related Words

Synonyms

harden ossifypetrify

Antonyms

decalcify

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Wordle

Ends in -IFY, contains two C's, C, A, L, C, I, F, Y, the F and Y are high-value letters worth targeting.

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points (C3+A1+L1+C3+I1+F4+Y4). F and Y tiles make this one of the highest-scoring words in this batch.

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