Gypsum
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soft white or colourless mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate, widely used in plaster, cement, and chalk.
“The builder mixed gypsum with water to produce a smooth render for the ceiling.”
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gyp·sum
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Wordle
Contains 'y' as a vowel in position two and ends in 'um', both uncommon Wordle patterns
Scrabble
Worth 14 points and 'y' scores 4 while 'p' scores 3, making this an above-average six-letter score
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