Deluge
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A vast or overwhelming quantity of something, or a severe flood.
“The announcement triggered a deluge of enquiries to the helpline.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/
Syllables
del·uge
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G scores 2 points, deluge totals 8 points and is a useful board play with a terminal E hook
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