Jujitsu
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A Japanese system of unarmed combat and self-defence that uses an opponent's own strength and weight against them through holds, throws, and strikes.
“She trained in jujitsu for years before earning her black belt.”
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ju·jit·su
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Contains double J and double U, a highly unusual letter pattern for Wordle
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Two Js and two Us make this a rack-draining but potentially very high-scoring word
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