Chicle
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A natural latex-like substance obtained from the sap of the sapodilla tree, formerly the primary base ingredient in chewing gum.
“Before synthetic alternatives existed, chicle harvested in Central American forests was essential to the chewing gum trade.”
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chic·le
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Ends in CLE, the CH opener with this uncommon ending makes it a tough Wordle target
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Worth 13 points, the CLE ending offers potential hooks and is valid in most word game dictionaries
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