Cossack
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of a Slavic people traditionally inhabiting the steppes of southern European Russia and Ukraine, historically renowned for their horsemanship and service as elite cavalry in Tsarist Russia.
“The Cossack galloped across the steppe in a display of breathtaking horsemanship.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cos·sack
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Wordle
Double C and double S make this tricky to spell, the K at the end is the only uncommon letter.
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the K (5 pts) is the key tile. The double-C double-S pattern burns common tiles efficiently.
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