Citron
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large oval citrus fruit with a very thick, fragrant rind and minimal juice, most commonly used candied or preserved.
“The recipe called for chopped citron peel to add a floral bitterness to the fruitcake.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɪtrən/
Syllables
cit·ron
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Wordle
C-I-T-R-O-N ends in ON, all letters are common and it contains only one vowel cluster
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, a solid base word that extends naturally to CITRONS with an S hook
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