Shad
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large anadromous fish of the herring family, found along the Atlantic coast and known for its annual upriver spawning migration.
“Shad were once so plentiful in the Thames that they were a staple food for the poor of London.”
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Wordle
Starts with SH and contains A as the only vowel. A useful guess for testing the common SH opening.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. Hooks cleanly to SHADS. SH opener tiles are versatile and often leave good board positions.
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