Hurricane
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A severe tropical storm with violent winds exceeding 74 mph (119 km/h), typically forming over warm ocean waters. Hurricanes can cause devastating damage through high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.
“The hurricane warning prompted thousands of coastal residents to evacuate their homes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhʌrɪkən/
Syllables
hur·ri·cane
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Wordle
Contains double 'R', 'H' at start, and three vowels including two 'U's
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good for using 'H' and 'C' with vowel-heavy pattern
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