Chetah
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An alternative spelling of cheetah, the long-legged, spotted wild cat of Africa and south-western Asia, notable for its non-retractile claws and exceptional speed as the fastest land mammal.
“The wildlife guide pointed out a chetah resting in the shade of an acacia tree.”
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che·tah
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Wordle
Contains CH and ends in AH, this rare variant spelling trips many players expecting the standard form
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Worth 14 points, the variant spelling is valid in some dictionaries and can surprise opponents
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