Updated June 2026
A large edible sea snail of the genus Haliotis, valued both as food and for its iridescent shell used in jewellery and ornamentation.
“The abalone was carefully pried from the rock by the diver before being brought to the surface.”
Seven letters; not a standard five-letter Wordle word.
ABALONE is a seven-letter word scoring moderately; no high-value tiles but good for rack clearing.
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