Twig
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A slender shoot or small branch of a tree or shrub, especially one from the current or previous year's growth.
“She broke a dry twig from the elder bush and used it to mark the row of seedlings.”
Pronunciation
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/twɪɡ/
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TW opener quickly narrows the Wordle field, and G at the end is less common making it a strong eliminator
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Worth 8 points, W scores 4 and TWIGS is the natural plural, excellent early play with high-value tiles
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