Citadel

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A fortress or stronghold built to command a city, providing a place of refuge during attack.

“The medieval citadel loomed over the old town from its hilltop position.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cit·a·del

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Synonyms

bastion

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Ends in EL, contains I, A, and E as vowels, no repeated letters, a well-known and frequently guessed word

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Worth 10 points, the EL ending accepts an S hook, good vowel spread helps when building on the board

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