Banyan
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large tropical fig tree native to South Asia whose aerial roots descend to the ground and form additional trunks.
“The ancient banyan tree spread its canopy across the entire courtyard.”
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/ˈbænjən/
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ban·yan
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BANYAN has two As and two Ns, the repeated letters make it a tricky Wordle target to eliminate
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BANYAN scores 11 points, the Y earns 4 and the double N is unusual, limiting board positions but offering a nice point total
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