Burgoo
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A thick porridge made from oats, traditionally eaten by sailors, or a hearty meat and vegetable stew associated with outdoor gatherings in Kentucky.
“The crew was served steaming bowls of burgoo each morning to fortify them for the long watch ahead.”
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bur·goo
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Ends in double O, the OO ending is unusual in six-letter words, BUR at the start, a distinctive pattern worth remembering
Scrabble
Double O at the end, all low-value tiles, the uncommon OO ending makes BURGOO a useful play when you are holding two O tiles
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