Judo
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A Japanese martial art and competitive sport derived from jujitsu, in which opponents attempt to throw or restrain each other using balance and leverage rather than brute force.
“She earned her black belt in judo after years of dedicated training.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒuːdəʊ/
Syllables
ju·do
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One of the more common J words in Wordle, with a helpful O at the end.
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Worth 11 points, J and D are both solid tile values.
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