Hectic
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Characterised by intense, feverish activity, excitement, or confusion with little pause or order.
“The last week before the deadline was particularly hectic in the office.”
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hec·tic
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Wordle
Contains two vowels E and I, the double-C pattern makes this distinctive for puzzle elimination
Scrabble
C scores 3 points and appears twice, HECTIC scores well for a six-letter common word
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