Rictus

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A fixed, wide-open grimace or gaping expression, often conveying horror, agony, or death.

“The mask was carved with a rictus of exaggerated terror that unnerved every visitor to the gallery.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ric·tus

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Synonyms

grimacegape sneer leer

Antonyms

smile grin

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -TUS, an uncommon Wordle suffix. Contains C in the middle, which is a good early test.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. RICTUS is a useful Scrabble play clearing a difficult combination of letters including C and U.

Words Related to Rictus

Anagrams of Rictus

Words that use exactly the same letters as “rictus”.

citrus curtis rustic

Words you can make from Rictus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rictus”.

crust curst cutis ictus ritsu ritus rutic scrit sruti cist cris crit crts crus crut cuir cuit curs curt cust cuts rust ruts scut

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