Hollies
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of holly, referring to evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex with glossy prickly leaves and bright red berries.
“The garden borders were lined with hollies whose berries glowed scarlet in December.”
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Wordle
Contains double LL and three vowels, familiar letters and -IES ending make it a solid Wordle guess.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, double L adds mild scoring interest, -IES hook is standard and reliable.
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