Cornus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of mostly deciduous shrubs and small trees in the family Cornaceae, including the dogwoods, valued for their ornamental bracts and berries.
“Several species of cornus are planted in gardens for their vivid red or yellow winter stems.”
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Ends in the common -US suffix, knowing the COR- prefix and -US ending narrows the Wordle field
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Worth 8 points, the terminal S can extend a horizontal word without using a blank
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