Sherry
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fortified amber-coloured wine originating from the Jerez region of southern Spain, typically served as an aperitif before meals.
“She poured two small glasses of dry sherry and set them on the table before the guests arrived.”
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sher·ry
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Wordle
Double R in the middle is unusual for Wordle, the SHE start and RRY ending are a distinctive combined pattern
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Worth 12 points, the double R is efficient and the Y scores 4, making SHERRY a reliable scoring word
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