Fescue
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A hardy grass with broad, flat blades, widely cultivated in Europe and North America for pasture, hay, and lawns.
“The meadow was sown with a blend of fescue and ryegrass for durability.”
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fes·cue
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Wordle
Ends in -CUE which is an unusual pattern, three vowels E, U, E help distinguish it
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Worth 11 points, the C and the CUE ending offer useful hooking options, extends to FESCUES
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