Kowtows

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of kowtow, referring to acts of deep submission in which one touches the forehead to the ground, or to obsequious displays of deference.

“The courtiers performed endless kowtows whenever the emperor entered the hall.”

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prostrationsobeisancesbows

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Wordle

K opener, repeated OW vowel pair appearing twice, a very distinctive double-OW pattern

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K and W both score well, the repeated OW pair is unusual and contributes to a high score

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “kowtows”.

kotows kowtow kotos kotow skoot stook koto soot stow swot took tosk tows twos woks woos wows

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