Gushes
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of gush, meaning flows out suddenly and forcefully.
“Blood gushes from the wound unless pressure is applied immediately.”
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Ends in 'shes', a common inflection, and the 'gu' opening with 'sh' digraph are strong early clues
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Worth 10 points and the 'h' boosts the score while the 's' hook is versatile on the board
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