Woad
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A blue dye extracted from the leaves of the woad plant, historically used to colour cloth and as body paint.
“Ancient Britons reportedly daubed themselves with woad before riding into battle.”
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WOAD scores 8 points, a niche historical word that can catch opponents off guard
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