Angora
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The former name of Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, historically associated with the Angora goat whose fine silky wool bears the same name.
“The city now called Ankara was known as angora for centuries before the republic was founded.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
an·go·ra
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Three vowels (A, O, A) with the uncommon -ORA ending, no repeated consonants
Scrabble
Vowel-heavy with A, O, A helping to clear a surplus rack, no high-value tiles but valid
Words Related to Angora
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “angora” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Angora
Shorter words formed from the letters in “angora”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “angora”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up angora in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!