Scoria
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The porous, slag-like crust that forms on the surface of molten metal or volcanic lava through oxidation and rapid cooling.
“The geologist collected dark samples of scoria from the inner rim of the dormant volcano.”
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sco·ri·a
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SC opening with the unusual three-vowel ORIA ending, the high vowel count makes this a distinctive Wordle pattern
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Worth 8 points with all common tiles, the vowel-heavy ending is useful for balancing a consonant-rich rack
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