Pharos

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A lighthouse or beacon tower used to warn passing ships of dangerous rocks or shoals.

“The ancient pharos at Alexandria was considered one of the seven wonders of the world.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pha·ros

Related Words

Synonyms

beaconlighthouse

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with PH, ends in -OS, vowels A and O, an unusual but valid English word

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Scrabble

H scores 4 points, -OS ending is uncommon in English, making this a memorable play

Words Related to Pharos

Words you can make from Pharos

Shorter words formed from the letters in “pharos”.

aroph harps hoars horas opahs pahos pharo phora praos proas psora sapor sarpo sharp shrap asop asor haps harp hasp hoar hops hora hors

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “pharos”.

carhops

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