Wigeon
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A medium-sized freshwater duck native to Eurasia and northern Africa, closely related to mallards and teals.
“A flock of wigeon settled onto the reservoir as the light began to fade.”
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wig·eon
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Contains IGE cluster and ends in ON, W opener with two vowels close together
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Worth 10 points, G adds moderate value, useful word for clearing common tiles
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