Wilt
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To droop, become limp, or gradually lose energy and vigour.
“The cut flowers began to wilt in the afternoon heat.”
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W-I-L-T shares -ILT with GILT, JILT, MILT, and TILT, ruling out these letters is valuable
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W scores 4 points, WILT earns 7 points and extends to WILTS, WILTED, and WILTING
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