VOODOO refers to a complex spiritual tradition originating in West Africa, later evolving in Haiti and Louisiana. Also used to describe mysterious or magical practices. In Scrabble, VOODOO scores 10 base points with its double O letters.
Yes. VOODOO is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 10 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 | V | O | O | D | O | O | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
VOODOO represents one of the world's most misunderstood religious traditions, a syncretic faith that blends West African spiritual practices with elements of Catholicism, indigenous beliefs, and other influences. Far from the Hollywood stereotypes of dolls and curses, voodoo (also spelled vodou or vodun) is a living religion practiced by millions worldwide, particularly in Haiti, Benin, and Louisiana.
The religion originated among the Fon and Ewe peoples of West Africa, where "vodun" means "spirit" or "deity." During the Atlantic slave trade, enslaved Africans brought these beliefs to the Americas, where they evolved and adapted. In Haiti, vodou became a unifying force during the revolution (1791-1804), helping enslaved people organize and ultimately achieve independence. Louisiana voodoo developed separately, blending African traditions with Native American and European folk magic.
True voodoo practice centers on serving the lwa (spirits), honoring ancestors, and maintaining balance between the visible and invisible worlds. Practitioners believe in a supreme creator (Bondye) who is distant from human affairs, with lwa serving as intermediaries. Ceremonies involve drumming, dancing, singing, and spirit possession, where lwa temporarily inhabit practitioners' bodies to offer guidance and healing.
"Voodoo" derives from West African languages, specifically from Fon "vodun" and Ewe "vodu," meaning "spirit," "god," or "divine power." This term traveled across the Atlantic during the slave trade, evolving as it adapted to new contexts.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of VOODOO.
Hooks: no front hooks; back VOODOOS.
Words inside VOODOO: 2 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: DOOD. See all words from VOODOO.