Gulf

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A large bay or a deep chasm. Can also mean a wide gap between people or things.

“The Gulf of Mexico borders several southern states.”

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Single vowel U with consonant cluster LF.

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Worth 8 points, good for using difficult letters.

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