Gusher
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An oil well that produces a strong, uncontrolled natural flow without requiring pumping.
“When the drill hit the reservoir, it came in as a gusher, spraying oil high into the air.”
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gush·er
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Wordle
Ends in 'er' as an agent-noun form of 'gush' and the 'sh' digraph in position four is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 10 points and the 'h' adds value while 'er' endings are easy to extend from board letters
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