Cherub
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An endearing name for a sweet, innocent, and rosy-cheeked young child.
“The toddler looked like a perfect little cherub as he slept peacefully in his cot.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃɛrəb/
Syllables
cher·ub
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Wordle
Unusual UB ending makes this a distinctive Wordle target, CH opener with E and R are all common letters.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the B hooks to form CHERUBS and the H provides good tile value.
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