SLOUGH
/slʌf/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SLOUGH
The skin shed by a snake or other reptile.
"That is the slough of a rattler; we must be careful."
Dead skin on a sore or ulcer.
"This is the slough that came off of his skin after the burn."
To shed (skin).
"Snakes slough their skin periodically."
To slide off (like a layer of skin).
"A week after he was burned, a layer of skin on his arm sloughed off."
To discard.
"East sloughed a heart."
A muddy or marshy area.
(Eastern United States) A type of swamp or shallow lake system, typically formed as or by the backwater of a larger waterway, similar to a bayou with trees.
"We paddled under a canopy of trees through the slough."
(Western United States) A secondary channel of a river delta, usually flushed by the tide.
Examples of SLOUGH in a Sentence
- "That is the slough of a rattler; we must be careful."
- "This is the slough that came off of his skin after the burn."
- "Snakes slough their skin periodically."
- "A week after he was burned, a layer of skin on his arm sloughed off."
Word Details
Is SLOUGH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLOUGH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SLOUGH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLOUGH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | o | u | g | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLOUGH
55 words from the letters in SLOUGH
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How to Use SLOUGH in Word Games
SLOUGH is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SLOUGH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SLOUGH to find 55 additional valid words.