Ganoids
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ganoid, meaning primitive fishes characterised by thick bony scales covered with a hard, shiny enamel-like coating.
“Sturgeons and paddlefish are among the surviving ganoids that trace their lineage back millions of years.”
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Ends with -OIDS, starts with GAN, no repeated letters, a scientific term from ichthyology
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Worth 9 points, -OIDS ending can be useful for rack flexibility, a rare but valid word
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