Tanker
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large cargo vessel designed to transport liquid cargo such as crude oil, fuel, or chemicals in bulk.
“The oil tanker took three days to unload its cargo at the refinery terminal.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtæŋkə(r)/
Syllables
tank·er
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Wordle
Vowels A, E, ends in R, K in position 3 is worth testing as it confirms or eliminates quickly
Scrabble
K scores 5 points, ends in R and hooks to TANKERS for a handy extension
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