Sundog

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A bright, colourful spot appearing on either side of the sun, caused by the refraction of light through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

“Travellers noticed a vivid sundog flanking the winter sun on the frosty morning.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

sun·dog

Related Words

Synonyms

parhelion

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

SUN- prefix with -DOG ending, G at the end is an uncommon word-final letter in Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, G at the end can be extended to SUNDOGS for a simple hook

Words Related to Sundog

Words you can make from Sundog

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sundog”.

dongs dungs nodus ounds sound undog ungod dogs dons doug dugs dung duns duos gnus gods gond guns nods nogs nous onus snog snug

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “sundog”.

dousing dugongs grounds

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