Ecdysis

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The periodic shedding of the outer cuticle or skin layer in arthropods and reptiles, enabling the animal to grow.

“The snake's ecdysis left a perfect translucent cast of its former skin laid out on the rock.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ec·dy·sis

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Synonyms

moltmoltingmoultmoulting

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Wordle

Starts with ECD and ends in -YSIS, a Greek-derived scientific suffix worth learning for obscure clues

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Scrabble

Scores 13 points with Y worth 4 and C worth 3, a high-value biological term for advanced play

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ecdyses

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cedis cissy dices dicey discs sices sides syces cedi cess cise deis desc desi dess deys dice dies disc diss dyce dyes iced ices

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