Bourbon
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A staunchly reactionary or conservative politician, particularly one from the southern United States who resists political change.
“The bourbon senators blocked every progressive reform bill that came before the chamber.”
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OU vowel pair and -ON ending, B opener is a strong Wordle starting position
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B and R give moderate value, seven letters are useful in the endgame
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