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creo

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

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6
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Definition of creo

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang)Clipping of creationist.
    “Nelson is just about the only creationist who makes some effort at presenting his ideas in legitimate scientific venues, but Pharyngula does a good job of showing why creo's don't do well in such situations.”
    “Anytime you want to debate an intelligent creo instead of the AiG YEC morons I will promptly oblige you.”
    “And of course the creos will say that whatever they find is evidence for a young universe.”
    “In Texas, for example, a creo-dominated board of education in 2009 successfully shoehorned creationist language into the life and earth sciences standards.”
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noun

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang)Clipping of creationist.
    “Nelson is just about the only creationist who makes some effort at presenting his ideas in legitimate scientific venues, but Pharyngula does a good job of showing why creo's don't do well in such situations.”
    “Anytime you want to debate an intelligent creo instead of the AiG YEC morons I will promptly oblige you.”
    “And of course the creos will say that whatever they find is evidence for a young universe.”
    “In Texas, for example, a creo-dominated board of education in 2009 successfully shoehorned creationist language into the life and earth sciences standards.”

adj

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable, slang)Clipping of creationist.
    “[comment #128 by "raven"] In the hotbed of creo nonsense, the USA, acceptance of the fact of evolution runs around 99% among relevant scientists.”
    “First, I have to agree with you regarding the many creo sites and their unqualified interpretations of fossil evidence […]”

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Etymology

Possibly a backformation of neo-creo.

Anagrams of creo

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