Maggots
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of maggot: the soft, legless larvae of flies such as houseflies and blowflies, commonly found in decaying organic matter.
“The discarded meat left in the heat was teeming with maggots by the following morning.”
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Wordle
Contains double G in the middle, ends in -OTS which is a recognisable Wordle pattern
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Worth 11 points, double G is worth noting and the -S hook is an easy board extension
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