Groyne
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A low wall or barrier of stone or timber extending from the shore into the sea to reduce coastal erosion and prevent sand from being washed away.
“Children played on the sand between each groyne as the tide came in.”
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Distinctly British spelling, contains OY vowel pair and silent E ending.
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Worth 9 points, Y adds value and this is the standard British spelling, valid in Scrabble.
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