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Ceyx

4 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

In Greek mythology, a king who was transformed into a kingfisher; also a genus of kingfishers.

Ceyx and his wife Alcyone were turned into kingfishers by the gods.

Pronunciation

Syllables

ce·yx

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Y and X — tests two rare letters.

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Worth 17 points. X and Y score well.

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