Mantid
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A predatory insect of warm regions with an elongated body, large eyes, and forelegs held raised, commonly known as a praying mantis.
“A large mantid perched perfectly still on the windowsill, waiting patiently for prey.”
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man·tid
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Ends in -TID, an uncommon ending that makes this word tricky to guess in Wordle
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Worth 9 points, the D ending gives some hook potential and the word is valid in most dictionaries
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