Canker
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fungal disease of woody plants that causes localised decay and damage to the bark.
“The apple tree was infected with canker, causing the bark to split and die back.”
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can·ker
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Wordle
The NK consonant cluster in the middle is the tricky part, think BANKER or TANKER for a similar pattern
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the K tile is worth 5 points alone, CANKERS pluralises easily for extra reach
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