Kudu
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large African antelope with long, spirally twisted horns found in bush and woodland habitats.
“A bull kudu emerged from the thicket, its magnificent spiral horns catching the morning light.”
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ku·du
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Wordle
KUDU has K and double U in positions two and four, the repeated U makes this an unusual and tricky Wordle pattern
Scrabble
K scores 5 points, double U limits rack flexibility but KUDU is valid and extends to KUDUS
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