Viking
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of the seafaring Norse people who raided and traded across Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries.
“The Viking sailed across the North Sea to explore new lands.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
Syllables
vi·king
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Double consonants with V and K, watch for ING ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points with valuable V (4) and K (5).
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