Panga

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a broad heavy knife used in East Africa

“The farmer cleared the undergrowth with a panga.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pan·ga

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Synonyms

machetematchet

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Panga" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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"Panga" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Panga

Anagrams of Panga

Words that use exactly the same letters as “panga”.

pagan

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “panga” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

banga fanga ganga kanga manga nanga panda pangi pangs panna ponga punga sanga tanga wanga

Words you can make from Panga

Shorter words formed from the letters in “panga”.

anga gapa

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