Wino
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for a person who habitually drinks excessive amounts of cheap wine.
“A wino sat slumped on the park bench, clutching a bottle in a crumpled paper bag.”
Pronunciation
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win·o
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Wordle
W-I-N-O ends in O, which is unusual in Wordle, the vowel-heavy pattern is distinctive
Scrabble
WINO scores 7 points, the O ending limits hooks but the word is valid and worth knowing
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