Lanugos
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of lanugo: the fine, soft downy hair covering the body of a human foetus, typically shed before or shortly after birth.
“The premature infant still had patches of lanugos visible across her shoulders and back.”
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Ends in the uncommon -GOS suffix, LANU- at the start is an unusual letter cluster worth trying
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Worth 8 points, G adds modest value and the rare -GOS ending may catch opponents off guard
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