Weevil
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small beetle, typically with an elongated snout, that feeds on plants and plant products and is often a destructive pest of crops and stored grain.
“Farmers had to treat their grain stores against weevil infestations before the harvest could be safely stored.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
wee·vil
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Wordle
Contains W, E, E, V, I, L with double E and a V. Ends in -EVIL, a memorable and distinctive pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points. V (4) adds value. Double E requires two tiles. Well-known word valid in all dictionaries.
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