Comets
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of comet, small icy bodies from the outer solar system that orbit the sun in highly elongated elliptical paths, often developing a bright tail when close to the sun.
“Amateur astronomers gathered on the hillside to observe the comets passing through the inner solar system.”
Pronunciation
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kom-its
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COMET alone is a strong Wordle guess covering common vowels and consonants
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Worth 10 points, easy to place with C or T available on the board for hooks
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