Cornet
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A valved brass instrument with a narrow tube and a flared bell, producing a bright, clear tone and played similarly to a trumpet.
“She practised her cornet each evening, filling the hall with warm, brassy melodies.”
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All six letters are common, with the familiar -ET ending that appears in many English words
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Worth 8 points, hooks to CORNETS for 9, a reliable mid-game play
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