Sappho
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, celebrated for her emotionally intense verse, most of which survives only in fragments (6th century BC).
“Scholars have debated the personal life of Sappho for centuries, drawing on the vivid intimacy of her poems.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
sap·pho
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Wordle
Ends in -PHO, double P followed by H is highly unusual and a very strong Wordle deduction clue
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Scrabble
Proper noun and not valid in standard Scrabble, two Ps and an H give high theoretical tile value
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