Henderson
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A surname of Scottish origin meaning 'son of Henry', also used as a place name for various cities in the United States. Commonly found in Nevada, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
“Henderson, Nevada, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.”
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surnameplace name
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Proper noun with double 'N' and common ending '-son'; contains three vowels
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Worth 14 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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