Updated June 2026
A flat smooth pebble, or a type of biscuit or cake.
“The beach was covered with galets worn smooth by the tide.”
gal·et
"Galet" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
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