Pelota
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A traditional Basque ball sport played in a walled court using a small hard ball and a wickerwork scoop strapped to the hand.
“He watched a thrilling game of pelota during his visit to the Basque Country.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pe·lo·ta
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Synonyms
jai alai
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in OTA, an unusual English ending, no repeated letters and three vowels make it a good early guess
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, all low-value tiles but excellent for clearing surplus vowels from a difficult rack
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