Carboy
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large glass or plastic bottle, typically encased in a protective wicker or plastic basket, used to store and transport corrosive or hazardous liquids.
“The technician moved the carboy of hydrochloric acid using the purpose-built trolley.”
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car·boy
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Wordle
Ends in -BOY, an unusual suffix for a noun, with Y making the final letter less predictable
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Y and B both add modest value, making this a worthwhile 6-letter play for clearing awkward tiles
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