Shrill
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Producing or having a high-pitched, piercing sound.
“The shrill whistle of the referee stopped play immediately.”
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Wordle
Ends in ILL with a double L, the SHR opening limits initial guesses
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, double L is moderate value, LL ending allows hooks with Y (SHRILLY)
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