Turf
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The surface layer of soil held together by the matted roots of living grass.
“The groundskeepers laid fresh turf across the pitch after the winter damage was cleared.”
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/tɜːf/
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Wordle
The UR cluster is common, but F at the end is less frequent, making it a good eliminator
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Worth 7 points, F scores 4 and TURFS is a clean extension, strong utility on a crowded board
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