Squibs
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of squib, small firework devices consisting of a powder-filled tube that produce a fizzing noise and sparks when ignited.
“The children watched as the squibs hissed and sparked on Bonfire Night.”
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The SQU opening combined with IBS ending is uncommon in Wordle and helps isolate letter positions quickly
Scrabble
Worth 19 points, the Q and B together add 13 points, making squibs a high-value play in Scrabble
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