Gurkha
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soldier belonging to the regiment of Nepalese fighters who have served in the British Army for over two centuries, renowned for their courage.
“The Gurkha won the Victoria Cross for his actions during the assault.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
gur·kha
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Contains 'kh', an unusual letter pair in English, and starts with 'gur' which narrows guesses quickly
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Worth 14 points and the 'k' scores 5 points while 'h' scores 4, making this a high-value play
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