Bobcat
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small wild cat native to North America, resembling a lynx, with a spotted coat and a characteristically short tail.
“A bobcat was spotted prowling along the edge of the forest at dusk.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bŏb-kăt/
Syllables
bob·cat
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Wordle
Starts with BOB and ends with -CAT, a memorable split pattern with all common letters.
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, C adds modest value and the -CAT ending is a handy triple-letter hook.
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