Infirm
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Physically weak or frail, lacking normal bodily strength or vitality.
“She cared for her infirm father at home rather than placing him in a nursing home.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈfɝm/
Syllables
in·firm
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Wordle
Ends in IRM, which is unusual in Wordle. F in position 3 is a key distinguisher. Very few 6-letter words end in IRM, so confirming F narrows the board sharply.
Scrabble
Worth 11 points. F (4) gives extra value. INFIRM has limited hook options beyond INFIRMS. Double I and M make it useful for clearing awkward racks.
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