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WENDIGO

/ˈwɛndɪɡəʊ/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
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O 1/1

Definition of WENDIGO

noun

A hybrid fish derived from a male brook trout and a female lake trout

noun

A malevolent and violent cannibal spirit found in Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, and Cree mythology, which is said to inhabit the body of a living person and possess him or her to commit murder.

Synonyms of WENDIGO

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is WENDIGO a Scrabble Word?

Yes, WENDIGO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of WENDIGO earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for WENDIGO

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter wendigo Total
Scrabble 4112121 12
WWF 4122131 14

Anagrams of WENDIGO

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WENDIGO

100 words from the letters in WENDIGO

How to Use WENDIGO in Word Games

WENDIGO is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since WENDIGO uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WENDIGO to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About WENDIGO

What does WENDIGO mean?
WENDIGO is a noun. A hybrid fish derived from a male brook trout and a female lake trout
Is WENDIGO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WENDIGO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WENDIGO worth in Scrabble?
WENDIGO is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from WENDIGO?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WENDIGO. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WENDIGO?
Synonyms of WENDIGO include: wendigo, wetiko, wihtikow, witigo, witiko. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of WENDIGO?
The anagrams of WENDIGO (words using the exact same letters) are: WIDGEON, WONGIED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.