Slat
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A narrow, thin strip of wood, metal, or plastic, as used in blinds or fencing.
“One of the wooden slats in the venetian blind had snapped and needed replacing.”
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Ends in AT with SL opener. All high-frequency letters make it a strong early guess.
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Worth 4 points. Low scoring but common tiles, hooks to SLATS or SLATED.
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