CONDOR is a large New World vulture found in South America, known for having one of the largest wingspans of any bird. The word comes from Quechua "kuntur." There are two species: the Andean condor and the California condor. In word games, CONDOR is a 6-letter word worth 9 base points in Scrabble.
Yes. CONDOR is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 9 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends and 10 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | C | O | N | D | O | R | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
A CONDOR is a massive bird of prey belonging to the New World vulture family (Cathartidae), renowned for having one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. These magnificent creatures are scavengers that play a crucial ecological role by consuming carrion, thus helping to prevent the spread of disease and maintain ecosystem balance.
Condors are characterized by their enormous size, with wingspans reaching up to 10.5 feet (3.2 meters), their distinctive bald heads (which help keep them clean while feeding), and their exceptional soaring abilities. They can glide for hours without flapping their wings, using thermal currents and ridge lift to cover vast distances while searching for food.
Beyond their biological significance, condors have deep cultural importance for many South American indigenous peoples, often symbolizing power, freedom, and connection between earth and sky. The bird appears in numerous myths, legends, and national symbols, representing the majesty of the natural world and the spiritual realm.
The word condor comes from the Quechua word "kuntur" (or "cúntur"), the indigenous language of the Inca Empire and still spoken by millions in the Andes. The Quechua people have lived alongside these magnificent birds for thousands of years, developing a deep cultural and spiritual connection with them.
Anagrams: CORDON
Hooks: no front hooks; back CONDORS.
Words inside CONDOR: 32 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: CORDONCODONCONDOCORDCROONCODCOONCORNDOCDONORRONDOCON. See all words from CONDOR.