Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
a small North American sparrow with dark plumage
“The junco hopped along the snow-covered branch.”
jun·co
"Junco" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Junco" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “junco” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Look up junco in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!