Fungus
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any organism of the kingdom Fungi that lacks chlorophyll and obtains nutrients by breaking down organic matter, ranging from moulds and yeasts to mushrooms.
“A blue-green fungus had begun to spread across the damp corner of the bathroom wall.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/
Syllables
fun·gus
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Contains two U's in positions two and five, ends in US which is a useful Wordle test pattern
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Worth 10 points, the double U helps clear awkward tiles, already ends in S so no plural hook
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