scour
verb / noun
Meaning
- verbTo clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
Example:
He scoured the burnt food from the pan.
- nounThe removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water.
Example:
Bridge scour may scoop out scour holes and compromise the integrity of the structure.
- verbTo search an area thoroughly.
Example:
They scoured the scene of the crime for clues.
Source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-letter puzzle facts
- How common
- Common
- #1,713 of 8,600 five-letter words by how often they're used
- Can be a Play Five answer
- As a first guess
- Tests likely letters better than 66% of common five-letter words.
- Vowels: 2 · Different letters: 5 · Repeated letters: None