Beagle
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, smooth-coated breed of hound with short legs and a keen sense of smell, traditionally used for hunting hares.
“The beagle put its nose to the ground and followed the scent trail with single-minded determination.”
Pronunciation
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[biːɡəɫ]
Syllables
bea·gle
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Wordle
Starts BEA and contains G and L, three vowels (E, A, E) make it an excellent opening guess to uncover vowel positions.
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Worth 9 points, the G is the key tile and the -LE ending offers limited but viable hooks.
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