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Markhor

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A large wild goat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia, distinguished by its impressive long corkscrew-shaped spiralling horns.

The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan and is now classified as a protected species across its range.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmɑːkɔː/

Syllables

mar·khor

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Synonyms

markhoor

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Wordle

Contains K, which is rare in seven-letter Wordle words, and ends in the unusual cluster -HOR

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points, the K significantly boosts tile value making this a strong play when available

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