Geckos
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gecko, referring to small, usually nocturnal lizards found in tropical and subtropical regions, many species of which can cling to smooth vertical surfaces using specialised toe pads.
“Geckos crept silently across the warm walls of the villa each evening, hunting insects drawn to the light.”
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geck·os
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Contains CK and ends in OS, the ECK cluster in the middle is a useful combination to probe
Scrabble
K scores 5 points, GECKOS extends GECKO cleanly with an S and clears a K tile
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