Derek

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

A masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning ruler of the people.

“Derek graduated from college with honors last spring.”

DerrickRick

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Proper name with EE pattern, won't be Wordle answer.

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Worth 10 points with K, but proper nouns not typically allowed.

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