Gunnel
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The uppermost plank or rail running along the top edge of a boat's hull.
“He gripped the gunnel to steady himself as the vessel rolled in the swell.”
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gun·nel
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Wordle
Contains double 'n' and ends in 'el', and the 'gun' opening is instantly recognisable
Scrabble
Worth 7 points with low-value tiles but good for hooking adjacent words via the 'el' ending
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