Cornel
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, often bearing showy petal-like bracts that resemble flowers, also known as dogwood.
“The cornel at the edge of the garden was covered in creamy white bracts every May.”
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cor·nel
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Wordle
Ends in the uncommon -EL combination, no tricky letters but the ending can surprise Wordle players
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, hooks neatly to CORNELS with the S to extend a row or column
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