Poncho
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A cloak resembling a blanket with a hole cut in the centre through which the wearer's head is passed.
“She pulled on her poncho as the mountain rain began to fall.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/
Syllables
pon·cho
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Wordle
Ends in O with CH in the middle, no repeated letters, the CH combination in position four is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the H scores 4 points, ends in O which hooks with S to form PONCHOS
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