Flyswat
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A handheld device with a flat mesh or plastic striking surface on a long handle, used to kill flies and other insects.
“She grabbed the flyswat and dealt with the persistent fly that had been buzzing around the kitchen all morning.”
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Contains Y and W, both less common in Wordle, and ends in -AT which is a common short pattern
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W scores 4 and Y scores 4, giving this word two premium tiles for a solid combined value
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