Dredges
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of dredge, a mechanical device used to excavate and remove material from the bed of a river, harbour, or other waterway.
“The port authority deployed two dredges to restore the depth of the silted channel.”
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Starts with DR and contains a double E, common letters make early guesses useful here
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Worth 9 points base, the S can hook onto DREDGE for a bonus if placed on a premium square
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