Chigoe
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small tropical flea whose fertilised female burrows into the skin of a host, including humans, causing painful irritation and potential infection.
“Travellers in tropical regions are advised to wear closed shoes to avoid a chigoe infestation.”
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Ends in OE, the unusual IGOE sequence is rarely seen in Wordle and easy to miss
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Worth 12 points, the OE ending can hook onto the board in useful directions
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