Gunnels
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gunnel, referring to the uppermost planks or rails running along the top edges of a boat's sides.
“The sailors gripped the gunnels tightly as the vessel pitched in the rough, open sea.”
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Double N in the middle, alternate spelling of GUNWALES, ends in -ELS
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Worth 8 points, double N, variant spelling of GUNWALE, S hook available
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