Cowage
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The prickly pods or stinging hairs of the cowage plant, used traditionally as a remedy to expel intestinal worms when mixed with honey or syrup.
“The apothecary kept a supply of cowage as a standard treatment for worm infestations in children.”
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cow·age
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Wordle
COW opening is instantly familiar, -AGE ending matches forage and manage, W in position 3 is notable
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Scores 12 points, W and the AGE ending give decent combined value, rare but valid
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