Savour
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The distinctive taste or smell experienced when a savoury food or condiment is taken into the mouth.
“He paused to appreciate the rich savour of the aged cheddar before reaching for another slice.”
Pronunciation
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sa·vour
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Wordle
Contains vowels A, O, U, ends in OUR, three vowels, British spelling of savor
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, V adds tile value, OUR ending can hook with S or ED
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