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Hedges

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of hedge, referring to rows of densely planted shrubs or bushes forming a boundary, barrier, or border.

The country lane was lined on both sides with tall hedges of hawthorn and blackthorn.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɛd͡ʒɪz/

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Synonyms

thicketsborderswindbreaksshrubs

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Contains two vowels E and E, HEDGE is a recognisable five-letter core with a simple S ending

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Common tiles throughout, HEDGES is a flexible play that works in many board positions

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