Jambon
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Cured or smoked meat taken from the hind leg of a pig, used especially in French cookery.
“The charcuterie board featured thin slices of jambon alongside pickles and crusty bread.”
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hamgammon
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Wordle
J opener ending in -BON, the N at the end is helpful to confirm, a French-origin word
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J scores 8 points and B scores 3, this culinary term scores well for its common letters
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