Wadi
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A dry valley, gully, or streambed in North Africa and the Middle East that carries water only during the rainy season.
“The expedition followed the wadi, knowing water would collect there after any rain.”
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wa·di
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Ends in I, which is uncommon in Wordle answers, useful for testing an unusual ending position
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Scores 8 points, extends to WADIS, the terminal I is awkward for hooks but the W scores well
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