Lignify
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To develop woody properties or to cause plant tissue to become hard and wood-like through the deposition of lignin.
“As the shrub matures, its young stems begin to lignify and turn a deep brown.”
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lig·ni·fy
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Ends in FY which is unusual in Wordle, contains G and F both present, Y as the final letter is a key clue.
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F scores 4 points and Y scores 4 points, an 8-point tile bonus across just two letters in this 7-letter word.
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