Catnip
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An aromatic perennial herb with whorls of white, purple-spotted flowers that is strongly attractive to cats and was historically used as a folk remedy.
“She stuffed the small toy mouse with catnip to encourage the kitten to play.”
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cat·nip
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Ends in -NIP, no repeated letters, P in the final position is moderately common in Wordle
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Worth 10 points, both C (3) and P (3) contribute value, CATNIPS adds an easy S hook
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