Zulu
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of a South African people traditionally inhabiting KwaZulu-Natal, known for their rich culture, language, and history.
“The Zulu craftsman carved the ceremonial shield from ox hide using techniques passed down through generations.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
zu·lu
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Starts with Z and contains two U vowels, an unusual double-U pattern to flag in Wordle
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Z scores 10 points and the two U tiles help clear surplus vowels from your rack, making ZULU a clever Scrabble play
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