Cygnet
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A young swan, typically one that has not yet developed its adult white plumage.
“The mother swan glided across the lake with five cygnets paddling closely behind her.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɪɡ.nət/
Syllables
cyg·net
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Wordle
The GN consonant cluster in the middle is unusual and memorable, testing G and N together early helps confirm this less common pairing
Scrabble
Worth 12 points with Y, the GN cluster is relatively rare and can be awkward to place, but the word scores well on a double or triple word square
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