Shiksa
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A derogatory Yiddish term referring to a non-Jewish woman.
“The term shiksa, though sometimes used informally, is widely considered offensive.”
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shik·sa
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Wordle
Rare letter K in the middle, ends in A which is uncommon for six-letter English words
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K is worth 5 points, giving SHIKSA a solid score, the A ending allows further letter hooks
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