Goiter
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland producing a visible swelling in the neck, often caused by iodine deficiency or a hormonal disorder (American spelling of goitre).
“The doctor referred the patient to a specialist after identifying a goiter during a routine check-up.”
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goi·ter
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Contains the OI vowel pair, ends in -ER, the T in position 4 is a common Wordle stumbling point
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Worth 7 points, common tiles throughout but OI is a useful vowel pair for balancing a heavy rack
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