Ligate
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To connect or join letters with a ligature in writing or typography.
“Traditional calligraphers ligate certain letter pairs to create a more flowing script.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
li·gate
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Wordle
Ends in -ATE, a very productive Wordle ending, with the less common G providing useful filtering
Scrabble
The G scores 2 extra points and the -ATE ending can hook into LIGATED for a seven-letter bonus
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