Cudgel
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short, thick stick or club used as a weapon or for striking.
“The guard carried a wooden cudgel at his belt.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈkʌdʒəl/
Syllables
cudg·el
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Contains the uncommon letter pattern -DGE- in the middle, if you have a G confirmed, CUDGEL is worth a try
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