Telugu
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of the Dravidian people of Andhra Pradesh in south-eastern India, who speak the Telugu language.
“The Telugu community in the city organised a colourful cultural festival to mark the new year.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/
Syllables
tel·u·gu
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains T, E, L, U, G, U with double U, which is highly unusual and very distinctive in word puzzles.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points. The G and double U are tricky to hold on a rack but the word scores decently when placed.
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