Woolly
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Covered with or resembling wool, having a soft, thick, or curly texture.
“The woolly lambs huddled together against the cold wind in the corner of the field.”
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wool·ly
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Wordle
Double O in positions 2 and 3, then double L in positions 5 and 6. Both repeated pairs are highly distinctive.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points. Y on a premium square adds value and the double L is an uncommon but useful play.
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