Aconite
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any of various highly poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum, having tuberous roots, lobed leaves, and typically blue or white hooded flowers.
“The hedgerow was brightened by the tall purple spikes of aconite blooming in late summer.”
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Syllables
ac·o·nite
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Wordle
Four vowels (A, O, I, E) appear in this word and the CITE-like ending can mislead, but NITE is the actual close
Scrabble
Worth 9 points from common tiles but it is a useful bingo candidate as all seven letters are low-value tiles
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