Ostyak
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of the Ugrian nomadic people who traditionally inhabited north-western Siberia east of the Ural Mountains, also known as the Khanty.
“The Ostyak people historically depended on fishing, hunting, and reindeer herding for their livelihood.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
os·ty·ak
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Synonyms
khanty
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Wordle
Ends in '-yak', a recognisable word in its own right, the 'ost' opener is the unusual part
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Scrabble
The 'k' scores 5 points and the 'y' is flexible, a rare word that can yield a strong score if placed
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