Candida
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of yeast-like fungi, certain species of which cause opportunistic infections in humans.
“The patient's throat swab tested positive for candida, indicating a fungal infection.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
can·di·da
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Three vowels A, I, A, the doubled A tests repeated vowel positions usefully in early guesses
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, D scores 2 and the IDA ending is a useful suffix hook for board play
Words Related to Candida
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “candida” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Candida
Shorter words formed from the letters in “candida”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up candida in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!