Arroyo
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small dry or seasonal watercourse or gully found in arid regions, especially in south-western North America and Latin America.
“The hikers followed the arroyo until they found a pool of water.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈrɔɪ.əʊ/
Syllables
ar·roy·o
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Double R and double O with a final Y, the YO ending is very unusual in English words
🔤
Scrabble
Y scores 4 points and two Os are common tiles, a rare word worth learning for the Y placement
Words Related to Arroyo
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up arroyo in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!