Squaws
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of squaw, a term now widely considered offensive and derogatory that was formerly applied to Native American women.
“The historical text used the term squaws, which is now recognised as disrespectful and inappropriate.”
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Wordle
The SQU opening and AWS ending make this distinctive in Wordle, useful for confirming U placement
Scrabble
Worth 17 points, the Q scores 10 and the W adds 4, though the word carries offensive connotations
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