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Awash

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

Covered or flooded with water; having an abundance of something.

The deck was awash with waves in the heavy seas.

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·wash

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Synonyms

afloatfloodedinundatedoverflowing

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Wordle

"Awash" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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"Awash" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

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