Boxers
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Loose-fitting underwear for men, cut like shorts and usually made from woven cotton.
“He packed three pairs of boxers into his holdall before setting off on the weekend trip.”
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box·ers
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BOX + ERS, the X in position 3 narrows guesses immediately and the ERS ending is very common
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Scores 15 points, the X boosts the score significantly and the S makes it easy to hook onto existing words
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