Vortex
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mass of whirling fluid or air whose rotation creates a central cavity, pulling surrounding matter inward.
“The bath water disappeared in a vortex as it drained away.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvɔrtɛks/
Syllables
vor·tex
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Wordle
Contains X in the final position, easy to confirm, starts with VOR, an uncommon three-letter opening cluster
Scrabble
Worth 16 points with the X (8 points) and V (4 points), play the X on a triple-letter square to maximise the score
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