Sclera
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The tough, white, fibrous membrane forming the outer protective coat of the eyeball, enclosing it together with the transparent cornea.
“The doctor examined the sclera of both eyes carefully for any sign of jaundice or inflammation.”
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scle·ra
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SCL opening followed by ERA, the rare SCL consonant cluster at the start is the defining challenge of this word
Scrabble
Worth 8 points with the unusual SCL opening, a medical term that can catch opponents off guard despite its modest value
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