Chowder
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A thick, hearty soup made with milk or cream, bacon, onions, and potatoes, often including seafood.
“She ordered a bowl of clam chowder to warm up on the cold winter evening.”
Pronunciation
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chow·der
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CH start and -ER ending, OWD cluster in the middle, the OW vowel pair is key
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W adds points, CHOWDER is a solid seven-letter play from a common rack
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