Poilus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of poilu, referring to French soldiers, particularly infantrymen who served during the First World War.
“The memorial in the village square was dedicated to the poilus who fell at Verdun.”
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Wordle
Four vowels in six letters, the POILU base is French in origin with an S plural
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Worth 8 points, four vowels make it valuable for clearing a vowel-heavy rack
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