Bayous
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of 'bayou', referring to slow-moving, marshy waterways or lake outlets characteristic of the southern United States, particularly Mississippi and Louisiana.
“The bayous of Louisiana are teeming with herons, alligators, and dense cypress groves.”
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swampbackwaters
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Contains three vowels including the uncommon OU pair, the Y functions as a vowel, making this word vowel-heavy.
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Worth 11 points, the unusual vowel run clears five vowel tiles at once, which can be a lifesaver on a congested rack.
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