Gringo
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A disparaging Latin American term for a foreigner, especially an American or Briton.
“The locals initially eyed the gringo with suspicion before welcoming him warmly.”
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grin·go
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Wordle
Contains the unusual GO ending after a GR start, only two vowels, I and O.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, the G and two common letters make it a solid mid-game play.
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