Wanton
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Deliberately immoral, sexually unrestrained, or showing reckless disregard for decency and propriety.
“The judge condemned the wanton cruelty displayed by the accused during the attack.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
wan·ton
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Wordle
W-A-N-T-O-N, vowels A and O, ends in -ON, WANT is embedded in the first four letters
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Worth 9 points, no premium tiles but a solid reliable word for mid-game play
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