Animal
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A living organism that feeds on organic matter and can move independently.
“The zoo has many exotic animal species.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈænəməl/
Syllables
an·i·mal
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Contains A, N, I, M, A, L with repeated A's.
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Worth 6 points; all common letters make it easy to play.
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