Anguish
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Severe and overwhelming mental or emotional suffering.
“The news of the accident filled her with anguish she could barely contain.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
Syllables
an·guish
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Wordle
Contains A, N, G, U, I, S, H, the H is less common in Wordle, -UISH is a distinctive ending
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, the H adds scoring value and the -ISH suffix can hook in many positions
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