Ptoses
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ptosis, referring to instances of drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle weakness or paralysis.
“The ophthalmologist studied photographs documenting various ptoses in patients referred by GPs.”
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Wordle
Starts with PT (silent P). Contains OE vowels. Rare medical term unlikely in Wordle.
Scrabble
PTOSES scores 8 points. Valid but obscure, the PT opening is rare on the Scrabble board.
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