Puffer
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A marine fish, also known as a pufferfish or blowfish, considered a dangerous delicacy because its organs contain a potent lethal nerve toxin.
“Only licensed chefs are permitted to prepare puffer for human consumption in Japan.”
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puff·er
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Wordle
Contains double F. Ends in ER. The UFFER cluster is the key pattern.
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PUFFER scores 14 points. Double F tiles contribute considerable Scrabble value.
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