Hurtle
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To move at great speed, often in an uncontrolled or noisy fashion, typically downward or forward.
“The boulder hurtled down the mountainside, crashing through the trees below.”
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Syllables
hurt·le
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Wordle
URTLE ending rhymes with turtle and fertile, H opener with -TLE at the end is worth confirming
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, T hooks are useful for board positioning and -LE extension opens further plays
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