Updated June 2026
a type of grayling fish; also variant of umber
“The umbre was caught in the clear mountain stream.”
"Umbre" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
"Umbre" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “umbre” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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