Racoon
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An omnivorous nocturnal mammal with a distinctive dark face mask and bushy ringed tail, native to North and Central America.
“A racoon tipped over the bin and rummaged through the rubbish during the night.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ra·coon
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Synonyms
raccoon
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Double-O in the middle, starts RAC, six letters with two O's
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Scrabble
Two O's and a C, the double-O makes it distinctive, modest overall tile value
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