Gravel
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A loose material composed of small stones and rock fragments, commonly used to surface paths, driveways, and riverbeds.
“The path leading up to the cottage was lined with neatly raked pale grey gravel.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡrævəl/
Syllables
grav·el
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Contains G, R, A, V, E, L, the V is less common in Wordle but the surrounding letters are very strong
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Scores 10 points, the V boosts value and it extends to GRAVELS or GRAVELLED for bigger plays
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