Coward
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who is excessively fearful and lacks the courage to act, especially when faced with danger or difficulty.
“He was branded a coward for abandoning his colleagues when they needed his help most.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkaʊəd/
Syllables
cow·ard
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Wordle
COW opening is common, -ARD ending matches guard and shard, contains O and A as vowels
Scrabble
Scores 12 points, W and D both contribute value, COWARDS is a natural hook with S
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