Cuprite
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A deep red mineral composed of cuprous oxide, occurring in the oxidised zones of copper ore deposits and used as a source of copper.
βThe geologist found striking red cuprite crystals in the old mine shaft.β
Pronunciation
Syllables
cuΒ·prite
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Synonyms
red copper orecuprous oxide
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Wordle
Ends in ITE, contains UPR combo, no repeated letters
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Scrabble
ITE suffix allows hooks, uncommon mineralogy term but valid in Scrabble
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