Chigoes
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of chigoe, a small tropical flea whose fertile female burrows under the skin of the host.
“The region was notorious for its chigoes, which posed a serious hazard to barefoot travellers.”
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jiggerssand fleaschiggers
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CH start with OES ending, the G after CHI is unexpected and easy to overlook
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Worth 13 points, OES ending can hook further, a rare word worth knowing for scoring plays
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