Guffaw
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sudden, loud, and hearty burst of laughter.
“He let out a guffaw when he heard the punchline.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
guf·faw
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Wordle
Contains a double 'f' and ends in 'aw', a common consonant cluster worth guessing early
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the double 'f' is useful when an F is already placed on the board
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