Shanny
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small scaleless European blenny fish found in rocky intertidal and coastal waters.
“Children peering into rock pools at low tide often spotted a shanny darting between the stones.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
shan·ny
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Wordle
Double N and Y ending are both uncommon, confirming SH at the start narrows the pattern quickly
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the Y scores 4 and the double N uses N tiles efficiently despite limited hooks
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