Dogfish
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A primitive, long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a notably long dorsal fin, found in the sluggish waters of North America.
“The biologist spotted a dogfish lurking in the weedy shallows of the lake.”
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Compound DOG plus FISH, with F in position 4 as a less common Wordle letter
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F scores 4 points and DOGFISH is a solid 7-letter play with moderate overall tile value
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