Nootka
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of the Wakashan-speaking indigenous people of Vancouver Island and the northwest Pacific coast of North America.
“The Nootka people have a rich tradition of carving and weaving that continues to this day.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
noot·ka
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Synonyms
nuu-chah-nulth
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Wordle
Double O at the start and ends in -KA with this being an unusual proper-noun-derived term
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points and the K adds good value though proper nouns are generally not permitted in standard Scrabble
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