Moth
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A typically nocturnal insect with a stout body and feathery or hair-like antennae, related to but distinct from butterflies.
“A moth battered itself silently against the window, drawn by the light within.”
Pronunciation
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/mɒθ/
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Wordle
Ends in TH with the common M-O opening, a solid Wordle guess covering high-frequency positions.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points thanks to the H and TH ending, and it hooks cleanly to 'moths' or 'mother' for bigger plays.
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