Pore
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A minute opening in a surface through which liquids or gases are able to pass.
“She applied a toner to help tighten the pores across her nose and cheeks.”
Pronunciation
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/pɔː/
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Wordle
Contains O and E as vowels with the common ORE pattern, P and R are both frequent Wordle letters
Scrabble
Worth 6 points and hooks to PORED, PORES, and PORING, making it a versatile rack word
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