Lark
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A songbird with a distinctive, melodious call, particularly noted for its soaring song-flights, such as the North American meadowlark with its bright yellow breast.
“A lark climbed high above the meadow, pouring out its song into the clear morning air.”
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The -ARK ending is shared with dark, mark, and park. A strong consonant-heavy guess for narrowing Wordle options.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. The K adds significant tile value. LARKS (add S) is a clean and easy extension.
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