Jerkins
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of jerkin, close-fitting sleeveless jackets often made of leather or cloth, worn by men in earlier centuries.
“The museum's costume collection included several Tudor-era jerkins preserved in fine condition.”
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J and K are both uncommon, the -INS ending is useful to know for Wordle pattern recognition
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J (8 pts) and K (5 pts) give great combined value and the -INS suffix is a flexible board extension
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