Ogress
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In folklore, a female giant monster reputed to devour human beings, particularly children.
“In the old fairy tale, the ogress lurked under the bridge waiting for unwary travellers to cross.”
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Contains OGR at the start and ends in a double S, an unusual combination in six letters
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Scores 7 points, the double S ending is distinctive and the G adds 2 points to the total
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