Saluki
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ancient breed of tall, slim, swift-footed hunting dog closely resembling a greyhound, originating in Egypt and south-west Asia.
“The saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, prized for its speed and keen eyesight.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
sa·lu·ki
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Synonyms
gazelle hound
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Ends in -KI, the K is uncommon in Wordle and immediately narrows the candidate pool
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K scores 5 points, solid scoring word for its length, hooks to SALUKIS with an S
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