Burbots
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of burbot, an elongated freshwater fish of the cod family found in cold northern rivers and lakes, distinguished by barbels around its mouth.
“The fishermen hauled up several burbots from the icy lake at dawn.”
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freshwater codeelpout
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Rare fish name, ends in -OTS, contains RB in positions 3-4, unusual pattern
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Both Bs and the -OTS ending score moderately, rare but valid in tournament dictionaries
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