Slough

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Dead or decaying tissue that separates from healthy tissue, especially in a gangrenous wound.

“The nurse carefully removed the slough from the wound before applying fresh dressings.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/slʌf/

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Synonyms

gangrenesphacelusshed moltexuviatemoult

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Wordle

Contains O and U, the GH is silent making this a tricky spelling, OUGH pattern is worth knowing for Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the GH adds tile count without changing pronunciation, making SLOUGH a deceptively useful play

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Anagrams of Slough

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ghouls loughs

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