Wasabi
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A Japanese plant of the mustard family with a pungent thick green root that is ground into a sharp condiment widely used in Japanese cuisine.
“She added a small dab of wasabi to her sushi, enjoying the sharp heat it provided.”
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Wordle
Contains W, A, S, A, B, I with repeated A. Three vowels give good coverage for Wordle.
Scrabble
Worth 11 points. B (3) and W (4) add value. Loanword from Japanese but valid in most dictionaries.
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