Puddle
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mixture of wet clay and sand that forms a waterproof lining when compacted, used to seal ponds and earthworks.
“They lined the base of the ornamental pond with puddle to prevent seepage into the ground.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpʌdəl/
Syllables
pud·dle
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Wordle
Contains double D. More commonly means a small pool of water, but this is the clay-lining sense.
Scrabble
PUDDLE scores 10 points. The double D limits some hooks but the LE ending offers extension.
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