Lacunae
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of lacuna, referring to gaps, blank spaces, or missing portions in a text, manuscript, or line of argument.
“The scholars debated how to interpret the numerous lacunae found in the ancient manuscript.”
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Contains four vowels A, U, A, E, the AE ending is a Latin plural marker and quite distinctive
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Scores 9 points, the Latin AE plural ending is unusual enough to catch opponents off guard
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