Purl
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To flow in a gentle swirling or rippling motion, as a shallow stream does over stones or pebbles.
“The narrow brook purled over the mossy rocks at the edge of the wood.”
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Wordle
P-U-R-L, contains both R and L, the RL ending is uncommon and a useful Wordle clue
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Worth 6 points, hooks to purls, purled, R and L are common tiles that fit cleanly here
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