Shoddy
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Reclaimed wool fibre obtained by shredding old woollen rags or garments for reuse.
“Victorian mills produced shoddy from recycled cloth as a cheaper alternative to new wool.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʃɒdi/
Syllables
shod·dy
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Double D is the key distinguishing pattern, ODD in the middle is a helpful cluster to guess
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Double D and Y together score well, SHODDY is a useful six-letter play on bonus squares
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