Rasp
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A harsh, grating sound or quality of voice, typically conveying roughness or irritation.
“He answered with a rasp in his voice, clearly tired of repeating himself.”
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Wordle
Ends in ASP. No repeated letters. Covers four very common positions in Wordle.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. P adds modest value. Extends to RASPS, RASPED, RASPING. A solid play.
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