Iguana
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large herbivorous lizard native to tropical America, distinguished by a spiny dorsal crest and valued as both a pet and a food source in Central and South America.
“The iguana sat motionless on the sun-warmed rocks beside the river, soaking up the afternoon heat.”
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i·gua·na
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Starts with IG, ends in ANA, two A's and a U present, very vowel-heavy
Scrabble
Two A's and a U are useful for dumping vowels, G scores 2, easy to place on the board
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