Galleon
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large square-rigged sailing vessel with three or more masts, used principally by the Spanish from the 15th to 18th centuries for ocean trade and warfare.
“The sunken galleon was discovered on the seabed still laden with silver ingots and gold coins.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
gal·le·on
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Synonyms
warshipsailing shipman-of-war
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Double L followed by -EON ending, G, A, L, L, E, O, N has a good vowel spread across its letters
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points with the double L modest in value, a well-known word reliable for Scrabble play
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