Humour
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A prevailing or temporary mood or disposition, or the quality of being amusing and entertaining to others.
“She approached every difficulty with good humour and a readiness to laugh at herself.”
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hu·mour
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Wordle
British spelling with the OU vowel pair, covers H, M, R, and two of the most common vowels
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Worth 11 points, OU vowel pair is efficient for rack management and the R hook extends well
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