Citrus
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any fruit belonging to the genus Citrus, typically having a thick rind and sharp, juicy flesh, grown in warm climates.
“She started each morning with a glass of freshly squeezed citrus juice.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɪ.trəs/
Syllables
cit·rus
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Wordle
C-I-T-R-U-S: all six letters are different, the R and S in familiar positions make it a useful early Wordle guess
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, the S ending allows hooking on the board and the word plays cleanly from most racks
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