Vigils
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of vigil, referring to periods of staying awake and watchful, especially during the night for a religious, commemorative, or protective purpose.
“The mourners held candlelit vigils outside the cathedral throughout the week.”
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Ends with -ILS, test V and G positions early with VIGIL-based guesses
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Moderate value with V helping the score, the -ILS ending offers some hooking potential
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