Hardpan
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dense compact layer of soil beneath the surface, often cemented with calcium carbonate, found in arid regions and resistant to water penetration and root growth.
“Drilling through the hardpan took twice as long as expected during the irrigation survey.”
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Compound of HARD and PAN, P is worth three points and is the key letter to confirm
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P scores three points and makes this compound more valuable than its common-letter makeup suggests
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