Facula
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A bright patch or spot visible on the surface of the sun or another planet.
“The astronomer noted a large facula near the solar limb that persisted for several days.”
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fac·u·la
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Three vowels including two As and a U, helpful for testing vowel positions in Wordle's later rounds
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, F scores 4 and C scores 3, and the U is consumed neatly without leaving awkward tiles
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