Ryes
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of rye, referring to the grains of the cereal grass Secale cereale, used in bread-making and the production of whisky.
“The artisan baker experimented with different ryes to develop a stronger flavour in his sourdough.”
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Wordle
R, Y, E, S together are distinctive, Y acting as a vowel sound makes this a tricky Wordle entry
Scrabble
Worth 7 points, Y is worth 4 points alone, a compact play for using up a difficult Y tile
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