Iguanid
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A lizard belonging to the family Iguanidae, typically characterised by a long tail and, in males, a brightly coloured throat patch, found in the New World and Madagascar.
“The green iguana is one of the most well-known iguanid species kept in captivity.”
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i·gua·nid
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Four vowels, ends in -NID, an uncommon Wordle ending, the GU pairing is a useful clue
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Worth 9 points, D hook at the end gives some flexibility, IGU- opening is rare on the board
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