Sherpa

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A member of the Sherpa people of the Himalayan highlands of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their exceptional skill and endurance as mountaineering guides.

“Their sherpa led the expedition safely through the treacherous icefall above the base camp.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈʃɜː(r)pə/

Syllables

sher·pa

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Synonyms

guidemountaineerporter

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Wordle

Ends in A with HER in the middle, the SHE start and ERP pattern are worth probing in early guesses

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Worth 11 points, the P scores 3 and the final A limits hooks but SHERPA is a solid mid-game word

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