Pleb
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ordinary person regarded as belonging to the lower social classes, often used informally or contemptuously.
“He dismissed his critics as plebs who had no appreciation for contemporary art.”
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Wordle
Ends in B, which is uncommon in Wordle. The -leb cluster is distinctive and narrows guesses.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points (P=3, L=1, E=1, B=3). B adds useful value. Hooks to plebs.
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