Dholes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of dhole, a fierce pack-hunting wild dog native to the forests of central and southeast Asia.
“Dholes work cooperatively to pursue and bring down prey far larger than themselves.”
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Wordle
Starts with the rare DH consonant pair and contains the vowel O, worth trying if DH are in play
Scrabble
DHOLE hooks to S cleanly, the rare DH opening can catch opponents off guard
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