Curfew
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An order or rule requiring people to remain indoors or off the streets after a specified hour, typically at night.
“The government imposed a curfew at ten o'clock following the outbreak of civil unrest.”
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/ˈkəː.fjuː/
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cur·few
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CURFEW contains no repeated letters, the W and F are less common, making this harder to guess but rewarding when found
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CURFEW scores 14 points, the W and F provide high tile value, making it excellent for triple letter or word squares
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