Updated June 2026
A variant of baguio; a tropical cyclone in the Philippines.
“The bagio devastated the coastal villages.”
ba·gi·o
"Bagio" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
"Bagio" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
Change a single letter of “bagio” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Look up bagio in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

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!