Civets

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of civet, small to medium-sized cat-like mammals that produce a strong musky secretion historically prized in perfumery.

“The market traders had several civets in wicker cages, kept for their valuable musk glands.”

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Synonyms

viverrids

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

C-I-V-E-T-S contains the uncommon V, the ETS ending is a useful pattern to recognise

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the V tile (worth 4) is the high scorer here, making this a good play for clearing a V

Words Related to Civets

Anagrams of Civets

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evicts

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “civets” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

covets rivets

Words you can make from Civets

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “civets”.

actives costive

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