Gibbon
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Edward Gibbon, the English historian of 1737 to 1794, best known for his monumental account of the Roman Empire's decline and fall.
“A scholar quoting Gibbon noted that the historian had spent fifteen years producing the work.”
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gib·bon
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Double B in the middle is the most notable feature, the ON ending is common but the GIBB opening is distinctive
Scrabble
Scores 11 points, the double B adds value, GIBBONS with an S is a valid extension and scores 12 points
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