Houdah
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A seat, usually covered by a canopy, fitted on the back of an elephant or camel for carrying passengers.
“The maharaja sat beneath a silk canopy in his ornate houdah as the elephant paraded through the city.”
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hou·dah
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Contains the unusual DAH ending and two O's in an uncommon arrangement
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Worth 13 points, the H and D tiles give it moderate scoring potential
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