Lanyard
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short cord or strap worn around the neck or wrist to hold an object such as a whistle, key, or identity card.
“She tucked her conference badge behind her jacket, leaving just the blue lanyard visible.”
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lan·yard
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Wordle
Ends in -ARD, Y appears mid-word in an unusual position that is worth confirming
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, Y adds the most value and the -ARD ending allows useful board hooks
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