Galoot
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person, often used in an affectionately derogatory way.
“That big galoot managed to knock over the entire display stand just by walking past it.”
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ga·loot
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Double O in the second half of the word with vowels A and O both present, good for testing vowel positions
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Worth 7 points and the double O is a useful combination that can anchor plays in vowel-rich board states
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