Cavy

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A South American rodent of the family Caviidae, including the guinea pig.

“Guinea pigs are the best-known members of the cavy family.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ca·vy

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Synonyms

guinea pig

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Wordle

V and Y — tests two less common letters.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points. C, V, Y add value.

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Change a single letter of “cavy” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cady cagy caky cany cary cava cave cavu civy cuvy davy navy

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cavy”.

carvy cavey clavy

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