Caiman
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that is closely related to the alligator but has a more heavily armoured underside.
“A caiman slipped silently into the river as the boat rounded the bend.”
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cai·man
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Three vowels A, I, A make this vowel-rich, the -MAN ending is familiar and helps narrow guesses
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No high-value tiles but plays well in tight spots, hooks cleanly to CAIMANS with an S
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