Bobbin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small cylindrical spool onto which thread, tape, wire, or other flexible material is wound for use in sewing or weaving.
“She threaded the bobbin carefully before starting the sewing machine.”
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bob·bin
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Wordle
Ends in -IN with a double-B in the middle, an uncommon pattern that rewards lateral thinking.
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Worth 10 points, double-B is tricky to place, but the -IN ending offers useful hook options.
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