Is SCOUR a Wordle Word?

Yes. SCOUR is a valid Wordle word.

It was the Wordle answer on May 18, 2022 (#333).

Since February 2026, Wordle sometimes reuses past answers, so it could be the answer again.

What does SCOUR mean?

The removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.“Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.”
A place scoured out by running water, as in the bed of a stream below a waterfall.
A place where wool is washed to remove grease and impurities prior to processing.

To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.“He scoured the burnt food from the pan.”
To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.“to scour a horse”

2 more verb definitions

To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.“If a lamb is scouring, do not delay treatment.”
To cleanse (without rubbing).

Definition from Wiktionary, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Starter word rating: AverageIn the top 31% of all valid Wordle words for testing common letters.
Vowels: O, U
Unique letters: 5 of 5
Common letters: O, R

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