Dredge
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mechanical device or vessel designed to excavate and remove sediment, silt, or debris from the floor of a body of water in order to deepen channels or clear waterways.
“The council commissioned a dredge to clear accumulated silt from the harbour entrance.”
Pronunciation
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/drɛd͡ʒ/
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Ends in -EDGE, starts with DR and contains E twice, making vowel positions easier to identify
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Scores 9 points, the DG combination near the end is uncommon and can catch opponents off guard
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