Votary
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who has taken religious vows or is ardently devoted to a particular faith, cause, or pursuit.
“As a votary of the ancient order, she spent each morning in silent meditation.”
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vo·ta·ry
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Wordle
Ends in ARY, a common Wordle suffix, the V opener and OT cluster in the middle are the tricky parts
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the V (4 points) and Y (4 points) both contribute, and VOTARY has no awkward letter combinations
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