Ectozoa
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The plural of ectozoan, referring to external parasitic organisms that live on the outer surface of a host, such as fleas or lice.
“The veterinarian examined the animal carefully for ectozoa, including ticks and mites.”
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ec·to·zo·a
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Wordle
Contains ECT at the start and ends in OA, an unusual vowel-heavy ending for seven letters
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Contains the high-value Z tile, rare but valid and scores well with Z
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