Biltong
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Strips of salted, spiced meat that have been air-dried, originating from southern Africa and eaten as a high-protein snack.
“He packed a bag of biltong for the hiking trip as a lightweight, high-protein snack.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bil·tong
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Synonyms
jerkydried meat
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -ONG and contains B with no repeated vowels, and the TONG cluster is shared with tongs and prongs
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points with all common tiles, but BILTONG uses a full seven-letter rack cleanly for a solid bingo opportunity
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