Croaker
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The lean, mild flesh of a saltwater fish found along the Atlantic coastline of the southern United States.
“The fisherman brought back a fine croaker from his morning out on the water.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
croak·er
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Synonyms
drumdrumfish
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Starts with CR and ends in -ER, OA vowel pair and high-value K make this distinctive
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, K scores 5, the -ER ending hooks easily with -S for a bonus
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