Mule
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The sterile hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, traditionally valued as a strong and sure-footed working animal.
“The farmer used a mule to carry supplies along the steep mountain track.”
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/mjuːl/
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Worth 6 points and hooks to 'mules' or 'muleta' for extended plays that score higher on a full board.
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