Circus

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A traveling show featuring acrobats, clowns, and trained animals.

“The circus amazed audiences with death-defying stunts.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɜːkəs/

Syllables

cir·cus

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Synonyms

carnival show

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Worth 10 points with useful letter combination.

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circs succi circ cric cris crus cuir curs

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