Groundwater
11 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock formations. Groundwater is a crucial freshwater resource accessed through wells and springs.
“The drought has significantly depleted groundwater levels in the agricultural region.”
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Synonyms
subsurface wateraquifer waterunderground waterphreatic water
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Contains two R's and two A's. Watch for the compound pattern GROUND and WATER.
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Worth 16 points base value. The W (4 points) and G (2 points) offer moderate scoring potential.
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