Eczema
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A general term for inflammatory skin conditions characterised by redness, itching, and blistering, particularly in acute stages.
“The doctor diagnosed her with eczema and recommended a gentle moisturising cream.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/
Syllables
ec·ze·ma
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Wordle
Starts with the rare ECZ cluster, contains both E and A as vowels, the Z is a strong early-guess eliminator
Scrabble
The Z scores 10 points making this word highly valuable, limited hook options but a strong rack-clearing play
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