Reed

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas. Also a thin strip of material used in musical instruments.

“The clarinet player replaced the reed on her instrument.”

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Features double E pattern in middle positions.

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Worth 5 points; useful for placing on double letter scores with the D.

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