Earwig
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A slender elongated insect of the order Dermaptera, characterised by a pair of curved pincers at the rear of the abdomen.
“We discovered an earwig sheltering beneath a damp stone in the garden bed.”
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Contains W and ends in IG, an uncommon pairing, the EAR opener is a useful starting cluster
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Worth 10 points, the W boosts value and the word is obscure enough to surprise opponents
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