Wort
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A combining element that appears in the names of many plants and herbs, especially those with traditional medicinal or culinary uses.
“St John's wort has been used for centuries as a herbal remedy for low mood.”
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Wordle
Ends in ORT, sharing a productive pattern with FORT, SORT, PORT, and TORT
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Worth 7 points as a standalone word and recognisable from many plant names, making it a reliable play
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