Bandana
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large square of brightly coloured cloth worn around the neck or head as decoration or protection.
“He tied a red bandana around his forehead to keep the sweat from his eyes during the race.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bænˈdæn.ə/
Syllables
ban·dan·a
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Synonyms
bandanna
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -ANA with three A vowels, the B-A-N-D opening is shared with many common words.
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Scrabble
Scores 10 points, the three A vowels make it easy to play when A tiles are in surplus.
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