Turnix
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The type genus of the family Turnicidae, comprising the button quails, small ground-dwelling birds found across Africa, Asia, and Australia.
“The ornithologist observed a Turnix specimen foraging among the dry grasses at the edge of the scrub.”
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Ends in X, one of the rarest Wordle endings. The X in position 6 is highly distinctive and can clinch the puzzle.
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Worth 15 points with X valued at 8. The terminal X makes this an exceptional Scrabble play despite its obscurity.
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