Goujon
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, flatheaded catfish found in central North America, characterised by a broad head and projecting lower jaw.
“The angler hauled a hefty goujon from the murky bed of the river.”
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gou·jon
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The J makes this almost unmissable in a Wordle grid, ends in ON, U follows G as expected
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Worth 14 points, the J alone scores 8, making this one of the highest-value six-letter plays available
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