Rift
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A clear gap or break in cloud cover, through which sky or light becomes visible.
“A rift in the storm clouds revealed a patch of brilliant blue sky above the valley.”
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Strong Wordle candidate with four distinct common letters, the FT ending is less frequent and worth testing
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Worth 7 points, F and T together raise the score, extends naturally to RIFTS and can hook in front to form ADRIFT
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