Cangues
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of cangue, the heavy wooden collars formerly fitted around the neck and arms of petty criminals in China as a form of public punishment.
“Historical records describe prisoners shuffling through the streets wearing cangues for all to see.”
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Wordle
Ends in the unusual -GUE pattern followed by S, contains vowels A, U, and E
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Worth 10 points, the GUE ending is unusual and can be difficult for opponents to anticipate
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