Sothis

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The ancient Egyptian name for Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, located in the constellation Canis Major.

“The heliacal rising of Sothis heralded the annual flooding of the Nile for ancient Egyptians.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

so·this

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Synonyms

siriuscanicula

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Wordle

Ends in -THIS, contains two S letters, the TH combination in the middle is a distinctive feature

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Worth 9 points, the H adds value, a niche astronomical term worth knowing for its unusual letter pattern

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hoists

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