Clethra
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of deciduous shrubs and small trees in the family Clethraceae, including the white alder and summer-sweet.
“A specimen of clethra was planted near the pond, filling the garden with fragrance in late summer.”
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Synonyms
white aldersummer-sweet
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Ends -THRA and contains H in position 5, a botanical genus name with uncommon letter order
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Scores 12 points with H worth 4 points, a specialist botanical word for placing the H tile
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