Minnow
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small freshwater fish common in the gravelly streams of Europe, often used as fishing bait.
“The children caught minnows in the shallow stream using a jar.”
Pronunciation
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min·now
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Synonyms
small fishfryfingerling
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Wordle
Double N in the middle with OW ending, W is the unusual final consonant to watch for
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, W and double N give decent tile value, OW ending allows easy board hooks
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