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Shade

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An area of darkness or coolness where light is blocked by something. Can also refer to a degree or variation of color.

“We sat in the shade of the oak tree to escape the hot sun.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʃeÉĒd/

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Wordle

Good middle-game word with common letters S, H, A, D, E.

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Worth 9 points; H on double letter gives nice boost.

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