Hexapod
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An animal or arthropod that possesses six legs, such as any member of the class Insecta.
“Every hexapod has three pairs of legs, one of the defining characteristics separating insects from other arthropods.”
Pronunciation
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hex·a·pod
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Synonyms
insectsix-legged creature
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Starts with HEXA (six) and ends in POD (foot). Recognising classical roots helps narrow Wordle choices significantly
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The X and P both score well. HEXAPOD scores around 20 points, making it a premium bingo target if you hold these tiles
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