Gentes
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gens, referring to the clans or family groups tracing descent through the male line, particularly in ancient Roman society.
“The Roman senate was dominated by members of the most powerful gentes, who jealously guarded their ancestral privileges.”
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gen·tes
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Ends in -ENTES, G at the start with a recognisable Latin plural ending
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Worth 7 points, the -S ending makes it flexible and it uses only common tiles
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