Cobweb
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A delicate, gossamer material so fine and transparent that it resembles the silk web spun by a spider.
“Cobwebs draped the corners of the attic, catching the pale light from the dusty window.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒbwɛb/
Syllables
cob·web
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Wordle
The W and repeated B are the tricky letters, not many six-letter words contain both W and B, making this distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 15 points, W is worth 4 and the two B tiles add 6, making this a strong play when those tiles are available
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