Canuck
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for a Canadian, particularly referring to French Canadians.
“He laughed and introduced himself as a proud canuck from the province of Quebec.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kə.ˈnʌk/
Syllables
ca·nuck
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Wordle
The double C and the K make this highly consonant-heavy, the -UCK ending is shared with DUCK, LUCK, and PLUCK
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points, K scores 5 points and the two C tiles add up quickly, one of the higher-scoring six-letter words available
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