Collets
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of collet, metal caps or bands fitted around the end of a wooden handle or pole to prevent it from splitting under pressure.
“The craftsman fitted collets to each chisel handle before handing them to the apprentices.”
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Wordle
Contains double L and double T, COL-LETS packs several repeated consonants into a short word
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Worth 9 points, the double L and T are required but the word is a reliable moderate scorer
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