CICADAE

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Cicada

Any species of the genus Cicada. They are large hemipterous insects, with nearly transparent wings. The male makes a shrill sound by peculiar organs in the under side of the abdomen, consisting of a pair of stretched membranes, acted upon by powerful muscles. A noted American species (C. septendecim) is called the seventeen year locust. Another common species is the dogday cicada.

Cicadae

of Cicada

Cicadas

of Cicada

Word Game Validity

CICADAE is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • AA - 2 points
  • AD - 3 points
  • AE - 2 points
  • AI - 2 points
  • DE - 3 points
  • ...and 2 more
3 Letter Words
  • ACE - 5 points
  • AID - 4 points
  • CAD - 6 points
  • DIE - 4 points
  • ICE - 5 points
4 Letter Words
  • ACED - 7 points
  • ACID - 7 points
  • AIDE - 5 points
  • CACA - 8 points
  • CADE - 7 points
  • ...and 8 more
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