Nard
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A costly fragrant ointment prepared from spikenard, used widely in ancient times for ritual and cosmetic purposes.
“The ancient text described an alabaster jar filled with precious nard, used to anoint royalty.”
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Wordle
Ends in the -ARD pattern shared with HARD, LARD, YARD, a productive letter group
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Worth 5 points, the -ARD ending takes an S hook easily, NARDS is valid
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