Kaolin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fine white clay mineral formed by the weathering of feldspar and other aluminous rocks, widely used in ceramics, paper-making, and pharmaceuticals.
“The pottery workshop sourced its kaolin from the distinctive white clay deposits found in the surrounding hills.”
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ka·o·lin
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K with A-O-I vowel sequence, three vowels in the first five positions make it valuable for early guesses
Scrabble
K worth 5, KAOLIN uses common tiles and the vowel-rich pattern suits many mid-game board positions
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