Fidget
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make small, restless physical movements out of nervousness, boredom, or impatience.
“She tried not to fidget during the long and tedious awards ceremony.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/
Syllables
fidg·et
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Ends in -GET, a useful Wordle pattern, G and T together in the final positions help distinguish this word
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Worth 11 points, all common tiles and hooks easily to FIDGETS with an S for a potential bonus
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