Kohl
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dark powder, traditionally made from antimony sulphide, applied around the eyes as a cosmetic to darken the lids and lashes.
“She applied kohl carefully along her lash line to create a deep, dramatic effect.”
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eyelinerkajal
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Wordle
K-O-H-L ends in L with an unusual OHL pattern, the H in third position is easy to miss
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, K and H together make this punch well above its length, hooks to KOHLS
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