Humous
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Alternative spelling of hummus, a thick paste made from pureed chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, commonly served as a dip.
“The mezze platter included humous, olives, and stuffed vine leaves.”
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Wordle
Alternative spelling of hummus, the UMOUS ending is worth noting as a valid variant form
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Worth 11 points, valid spelling variant and the S at the end hooks efficiently onto other plays
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