Kola
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A West African tree whose large, caffeine-rich nuts are chewed as a stimulant and used as a flavouring in cola drinks.
“The kola nut was once a key ingredient in the original formula for cola beverages.”
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ko·la
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Wordle
K-O-L-A ends in A, which is helpful, the K distinguishes it from the more familiar COLA
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, hooks to KOLAS, the K adds value over the similar COLA
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