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BRACKISH

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Brackish.

Brackish - as an adjective satellite

Distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture

Example: "A thin brackish gruel"

Slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water)

Example: "A brackish lagoon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
briny

Brackish - as an adjective

(of water) salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.

Repulsive

Example Sentences

"The brackish water in the estuary is not suitable for drinking."
"The fishermen caught a variety of brackish fish in the lagoon."
"The marshes are filled with brackish pools."
"The brackish taste of the water indicates its high salt content."
"Many plants have adapted to thrive in brackish environments."
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Word Game Points

Is BRACKISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brackish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRACKISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BRACKISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brackish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRACKISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BRACKISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brackish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRACKISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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