Galley
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large medieval vessel powered by both oars and sails, typically used for warfare or trading in the Mediterranean, crewed by a large complement of oarsmen.
“The galley surged forward at full oar speed as the enemy fleet came into range.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡæli/
Syllables
gal·ley
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Wordle
Double L before an -EY ending, a pattern shared with valley and alley, worth testing these positions together
Scrabble
Worth 10 points and the Y ending adds value while the -ALLEY stem can anchor several plays
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