Definition
- (noun) (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
- (noun) That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star. “let faith be your cynosure to walk by”
- (noun) Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
Word stats
- Cynosures contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
Words you can build
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Word neighbours
Other 9-letter words
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- abandoned
- abasement
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- abattoirs
- abdicated
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- abdominal
- abductees
- abducting
- abduction
- abductors
- abhorrent
- abhorring
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- ablatives
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Frequently asked questions
What does Cynosures mean?
(usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
How many letters are in Cynosures?
Cynosures has 9 letters.
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