Elytra
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of elytron: the hardened front wings of beetles and some other insects that fold over and protect the membranous hind wings.
“The beetle's iridescent elytra gleamed a deep metallic green in the sunlight.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
el·y·tra
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Synonyms
wing caseswing covers
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Wordle
Three vowels including Y, the -TRA ending is rare and the word has an unusual letter pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the Y acting as a vowel is valuable, and the word opens niche biology plays
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