01 Word definition

gnu

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is GNU a word?

Yes. GNU is a 3-letter noun. large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell GNU?

G-N-U

GNU contains 3 letters, begins with G, and ends with U.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail

Synonyms
wildebeest
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score4points
Words With Friends7points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is GNU spelled?

G1N2U3
Starts withGNUFirst 3 letters
Ends withGNULast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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FAQ Quick answers

About GNU.

How do you spell GNU?

GNU is spelled G-N-U. It contains 3 letters.