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Ganofs

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of ganof: a Yiddish term for a thief, dishonest person, or scoundrel.

The market traders quietly warned newcomers about the local ganofs who preyed on tourists.

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thievesscoundrelsroguescrooks

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Unusual word with F, the -OFS ending is very rare in English and worth memorising

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F scores 4 points, useful for clearing awkward letters from your rack when options are limited

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