Cirrus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A slender, thread-like tendril or appendage, typically coiled, found on certain plants and animals.
“The barnacle extended its cirrus to sweep microscopic food particles from the surrounding water.”
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cir·rus
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Wordle
Contains double R and ends in US, the CIRR pattern is uncommon and rarely guessed in Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, the double R can be handy for parallel plays and the S ending allows hooks
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