Inrush
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sudden and rapid surge of something entering a place all at once.
“The broken seal caused an inrush of seawater into the lower compartment.”
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in·rush
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Wordle
Ends in USH, shared with FLUSH, GUSH, and RUSH. The I-N-R at the start is uncommon for Wordle. SH at the end is a useful elimination cluster.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points. H (4) adds modest value. INRUSH is a clean play with the SH digraph. No common hooks but plays well mid-board.
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