Solent
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The narrow strait of the English Channel separating the Hampshire coast from the Isle of Wight.
“Sailing yachts crowded the Solent during Cowes Week.”
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so·lent
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Contains vowels O and E with the common ENT ending pattern. Worth a Wordle attempt in later rounds.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. As a proper noun it is typically not valid in Scrabble, so check house rules first.
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