Ugli
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, sweet citrus fruit that is a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit, noted for its thick, rough, wrinkled skin.
“She bought an ugli at the market and was charmed by its sweet, tangy flesh despite its ungainly appearance.”
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Four distinct common letters, U-G-L-I tests a useful spread of consonants and vowels early in Wordle
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Worth 8 points, G and L add moderate value, UGLI is valid in most Scrabble dictionaries and hooks to UGLIS
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