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undertow

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noun

A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
"A strong undertow may sweep a returning swimmer off their feet but it does not carry them far from the shore."
(by extension) A feeling that runs contrary to one's normal one.

verb

To pull or tow under; drag beneath; pull down.
To pull down by, or as by, an undertow.
To flow or behave as an undertow.

Word Statistics

Letter Count8 letters

Syllables3 syllables

Difficulty Level

Hard

Word FrequencyUncommon

Vowel Count3 vowels

Consonant Count5 consonants

Letter Analysis & Structure

Starts With"U" Ends With"W"

First LetterU

Last LetterW

Letter Breakdown

U

N

D

E

R

T

O

W

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Suitable for Vocabulary Learning

Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)

Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle

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