Pika
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, round-eared mammal related to rabbits, inhabiting rocky mountain slopes across Asia and western North America.
“Hikers in the Rockies often hear the sharp squeak of a pika echoing off the boulders.”
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pi·ka
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Ends in KA, two vowels I and A, the K makes it distinctive
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Worth 10 points with K, hooks to PIKAS, the K tile makes this a high-value short play
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