Cnicus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of thistle-like plants containing the single species blessed thistle, historically valued in herbal medicine.
“Cnicus benedictus, the sole species in the genus, has long been prized for its bitter medicinal properties.”
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Starts with the rare CN consonant cluster, very unlikely to appear in standard Wordle lists
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