Cangue
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A heavy wooden collar formerly used in China as a public punishment device, enclosing the neck and arms of petty offenders.
“The thief was made to wear the cangue through the market streets as a warning to others.”
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Contains a silent U before the E, the -GUE ending is very unusual and makes this a tough Wordle answer to guess
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, C and G add value, a rare but valid word that can catch opponents off guard
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