Rusk
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A slice of bread or plain cake that has been baked a second time until it is completely dry, hard, and crisp.
“The nurse suggested giving the baby a rusk to help soothe the discomfort of teething.”
Pronunciation
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/rʌsk/
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Wordle
K is an uncommon Wordle letter, the -USK ending is shared with DUSK, MUSK, and TUSK
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, K alone scores 5 points, RUSKS is the natural hook and maximises the K's value
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