Unci

4 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of uncus, referring to hook-shaped anatomical processes or projections found in biological organisms.

“The microscopy revealed curved unci on the parasite that allowed it to anchor itself to host tissue.”

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Synonyms

hooks processesprojections

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Wordle

Ends in I, which is uncommon in four-letter Wordle words, two vowels, worth trying late when -NCI is suspected

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, C scores moderately, UNCI is valid in standard Scrabble dictionaries and useful for tight boards

Words Related to Unci

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “unci”.

cuing cumin cunei cunit cunni curin cutin funic incur incus incut induc mucin munic nucin punic runic tunic uncia unice usnic

Longer words starting with Unci

Words that begin with “unci”.

uncia uncial

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