Gothite
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A red, yellow, or brown iron oxide mineral that commonly forms in rust and occurs widely in soils and rocks.
“The brownish staining on the cliff face was caused by gothite leaching from the iron-rich rock above.”
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goethite
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Wordle
Contains TH in the middle and ends in -ITE, the mineral -ITE ending is shared by many geological terms
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Contains TH for moderate value, the -ITE ending can hook onto board words for bonus placement
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