Scylla
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Greek mythology, a fearsome sea monster who dwelt on a rocky cliff opposite the whirlpool Charybdis, devouring sailors who passed too close.
“The captain faced a dilemma between Scylla and Charybdis with no safe passage in sight.”
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scyl·la
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Wordle
The Y acts as a vowel between SC and LLA, unusual letter arrangement makes it very hard to guess in Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, the Y in a consonant position is rare and the double L adds mild value
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