Jigsaw
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A portable power saw fitted with a narrow reciprocating blade used for cutting curves and intricate shapes.
“He used a jigsaw to cut the decorative arches into the wooden panel.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/
Syllables
jig·saw
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Wordle
Ends in -SAW, J opener with W at the end is a distinctive combination worth trying.
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J (8) and W (4) together make JIGSAW an excellent scoring word, especially across a double-word square.
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