Blowup
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sudden violent explosion caused by a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction releasing enormous energy.
“The blowup at the chemical plant was heard for miles around and shattered nearby windows.”
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blow·up
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Wordle
BL opening with OW in the middle and UP at the end, no repeated letters, and three distinct consonant clusters to consider
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, both W and P add value, the letter spread can make placement tricky but the score is worthwhile
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