Torpor
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A state of physical and mental sluggishness characterised by greatly reduced responsiveness or activity.
“The cold plunged the hedgehog into a deep torpor until spring.”
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tor·por
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Ends in OR, double R is easy to misplace, contains TOR which is a useful three-letter guess
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, two Rs increase tile cost, TORR is a valid sub-hook on the board
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