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Shoal

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a shallow area of water or a large group of fish

The boat ran aground on the hidden shoal.

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Synonyms

shallowschool

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Wordle

"Shoal" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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"Shoal" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

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