Gnome
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A mythical creature resembling a tiny old man, traditionally said to guard treasure.
“Garden gnomes decorated the front yard.”
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Wordle
Silent G with O and E vowels, unusual GN start.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points with G and M providing decent value.
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