Hoodoo
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tall, unusually shaped column of rock formed by differential weathering, typically found in arid landscapes.
“The hikers marvelled at the red hoodoo formations rising from the desert floor.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhuːduː/
Syllables
hoo·doo
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Contains three O's, very rare in Wordle and instantly narrows the field
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Worth 10 points, the triple O tiles make it memorable and useful for vowel-heavy racks
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