Kami
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In the Shinto religion of Japan, a divine spirit or deity, which may take the form of a natural force, a sacred place, an ancestor, or a mythological being.
“Each Shinto shrine in Japan is dedicated to a particular kami believed to reside within it.”
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ka·mi
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Ends in I, the KAM opening is unusual in English and narrows guesses quickly.
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Worth 10 points with K scoring 5, a solid short play.
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