Pony
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small breed of horse, particularly one used for working across the open ranges of the western United States.
“The cowboy saddled his pony before riding out across the vast open plains.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpəʊni/
Syllables
po·ny
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Wordle
Contains P, O, N, Y with no repeated letters. The ONY ending is distinctive and fairly uncommon.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points. The Y scores 4 pts. Hooks to ponies for a longer extension. A solid mid-game play.
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