Ferules

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of ferule, referring to flat paddles, canes, or sticks used as instruments of corporal punishment.

“The Victorian schoolroom kept ferules in the corner as a deterrent to misbehaviour.”

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canes switchespaddlesrods

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Wordle

Three vowels in seven letters and an unusual U-L-E-S ending make this tricky in Wordle

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Scrabble

All common tiles but scores modestly, FERULE with S hook is a reliable plural extension

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Words you can make from Ferules

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