Calcium
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soft grey metallic chemical element, essential for living organisms, particularly in bone formation. Symbol Ca, atomic number 20.
“Dairy products are an excellent source of calcium.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkælsi.əm/
Syllables
cal·ci·um
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Wordle
Contains -IUM ending; three vowels A, I, U
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Scrabble
13 points; good for using the C twice
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