Sundew

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A carnivorous bog plant of the genus Drosera, with leaves bearing sticky glandular hairs that trap and digest insects.

“The sundew caught a fly on its glistening leaf in the moorland bog.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

sun·dew

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Synonyms

drosera

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Ends in -EW with W in position 6, W is a less common Wordle letter that narrows guesses

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Worth 10 points, W adds scoring value in this uncommon botanical term

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