Giraffa

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The type genus of the family Giraffidae, comprising the true giraffe species native to Africa.

“Taxonomists classify all true giraffes under the genus Giraffa.”

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Wordle

Ends in double A, very unusual in English. Contains double FF. A Latin genus name used as a Scrabble word.

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points. Double A and double F make it unusual and high-scoring. Valid in some Scrabble dictionaries.

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giraffe

Words you can make from Giraffa

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