Trough

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A long, narrow hollow or depression, whether in the ground, between ocean waves, or on the seabed.

“The shepherd filled the wooden trough with water for the sheep.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/trɒf/

Related Words

Synonyms

gutter bowl till manger

Antonyms

ridge crest peak

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -GH (silent), the OUG cluster is shared with THROUGH and ROUGH.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, GH combination and no repeated letters make this strong.

Words Related to Trough

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “trough” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

though

Words you can make from Trough

Shorter words formed from the letters in “trough”.

grout ought rough routh throu tough goth gour gout grot guhr gurt hort hour hout hugo hurt rout ruth thor thou thru thug tour

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “trough”.

brought through

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