Jetsam
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Cargo or equipment thrown overboard from a ship during an emergency to reduce weight and prevent sinking.
“Beachcombers found a crate of jetsam washed ashore from the stricken vessel.”
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jet·sam
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Wordle
Often paired with flotsam, ends in -SAM, an uncommon ending. J plus T makes the start distinctive.
Scrabble
J (8) lifts the score nicely, JETSAM uses good common tiles and places well alongside existing letters.
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