Zinger
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sharp, witty, or stinging remark that makes an immediate and striking impression.
“The comedian delivered a perfect zinger that silenced the heckler at once.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈzɪŋə(r)/
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Wordle
Ends in -INGER, a common suffix, once Z is placed in position one, the remaining letters are all frequent choices
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Scrabble
Z (10 pts) gives ZINGER 16 base points, hooks well after existing -ING plays already on the board
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