Achaean
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or denoting a member of one of the four prehistoric linguistic divisions of the ancient Greeks, associated particularly with the Bronze Age civilisation.
“The Achaean warriors described in Homer's epics formed the backbone of the Greek force at Troy.”
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a·chae·an
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Wordle
Three A vowels appear in this word, with CH together in the middle, making it a challenging pattern to identify
Scrabble
Worth 12 points with the H adding value, but three A tiles are needed which can strain your rack balance
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