Mush
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soft, wet, and shapeless mass of material.
“The overcooked porridge had turned into a grey mush.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/mʌʃ/
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Wordle
Ends in -USH alongside rush, gush, hush, and lush, a productive pattern cluster worth remembering
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Scrabble
The SH combination scores well and mushy or mushes are easy extensions, making this a reliable short play
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