Barbed
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Having sharp backward-pointing projections, or describing a remark that is deliberately hurtful and cutting.
“She offered a barbed comment that left everyone at the table uncomfortable.”
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Wordle
BARBED ends in -ED and has a double B worth testing early, as repeated consonants are common Wordle traps
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BARBED scores 11 points, the double B is notable and the -ED ending makes it a solid mid-game option
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