Paunch
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A rounded, protruding stomach that bulges noticeably, often associated with excess weight around the midsection.
“Years of good living had left him with a substantial paunch.”
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Contains the AU vowel pair and ends in NCH, a high-value cluster covering several less common letters
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Worth 13 points with the CH pair contributing significantly to a short, punchy word
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