HURRICANE A severe tropical cyclone having winds greater than 64 knots (74 miles per hour; 119 kilometers per hour), originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea or eastern regions of the Pacific Ocean, traveling north, northwest, or northeast from its point of origin, and usually involving heavy rains.
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Word: HURRICANE
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word HURRICANE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.