Cyclops

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Updated June 2026

Definition

In Greek mythology, one of a race of giants each possessing a single large eye set in the centre of the forehead.

“The hero blinded the cyclops and then escaped from the cave by hiding beneath the belly of a great ram.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cy·clops

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Synonyms

giant monsterone-eyed giant

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Begins with CY and ends in PS. Contains Y and the unusual opening CYC. Useful to rule out the double C cluster early.

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Scrabble

Y scores 4 points and P scores 3. The CY opening is memorable. Check whether this proper-noun variant is allowed in your tournament ruleset.

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Words you can make from Cyclops

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cyclops”.

clops cloys copsy cyclo ploys polys clop clos cloy colp cols coly cops copy cosy coys cycl lops ploy pols poly posy slop

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