Bongos
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of bongo, referring to a pair of small hand-held drums traditionally played with the fingers and palms.
“She tapped out a lively rhythm on the bongos during the jazz session.”
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Contains common letters B, N, G and O, with the double O boosting your vowel count early
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Worth 9 points, the S is already included making it ready to play without a hook
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