Moor
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of the North African Muslim people of Arab and Berber descent who conquered the Iberian Peninsula in the eighth century and ruled parts of it for several centuries.
“The Alhambra palace in Granada stands as a magnificent example of moor architectural achievement.”
Pronunciation
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/mɔː/
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Worth 6 points, double O is easy to construct, hooks with S, ED, ING, and HEN at the back
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