Ogives
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ogive: the conical nose sections of missiles or rockets that protect the payload from heat during atmospheric passage.
“Wind tunnel tests were run on several ogives to identify the most aerodynamically efficient profile.”
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Wordle
Contains OGI and ends in -VES, with the V being an uncommon and valuable Wordle letter
Scrabble
Scores 10 points, the V adds 4 points and the S ending allows easy board hooks
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