Sloops
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of sloop: single-masted sailing vessels with the mast positioned roughly a third of the boat's length from the bow.
“A fleet of sloops filled the harbour, their white sails bright in the morning sun.”
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Wordle
Contains two O's, ends in OPS, the SL opening with double-O is a distinctive Wordle pattern
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, SLOOPS ends in S for easy hooking and the double O fills awkward board gaps
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