Potash
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A potassium-based chemical compound, chiefly potassium carbonate or hydroxide, widely used in fertilisers and industrial processes.
“The farmer spread potash across his fields to boost their potassium content before planting.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɒt.æʃ/
Syllables
pot·ash
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Ends in SH consonant cluster, O and A are the only two vowels, making this consonant-heavy
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points including the H, no K or Z despite the potassium connection, so no premium tile penalty
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