Rugged
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Robustly built and capable of withstanding harsh conditions, whether describing a person, object, or terrain.
“The rugged mountain terrain made the hike far more challenging than expected.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
rug·ged
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Double G in the middle is the distinctive Wordle clue, surrounding letters are all very common.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the double G is moderately useful and the word plays cleanly as a standalone.
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