Wherry
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A light, shallow-draught sailing barge traditionally used for carrying cargo on the Norfolk Broads and other East Anglian waterways.
“A traditional wherry glided silently across the broad, its black sail catching the breeze.”
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wher·ry
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WH opener, double R in positions four and five, ends in Y
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Double R and Y, all common tiles, a niche term worth knowing for its distinctive pattern
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