Earwigs
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of earwig, referring to slender insects of the order Dermaptera characterised by elongate bodies, segmented antennae, and a pair of pincers at the rear of the abdomen.
“She found a cluster of earwigs sheltering beneath the damp plant pots in the garden.”
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pincer bugs
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Contains EAR and ends in -WIGS, the W is a rarer letter that narrows guesses considerably
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Scores 11 points with W worth 4 and G worth 2, the W gives excellent return for a common insect
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