Hughes
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A surname of Welsh origin meaning 'son of Hugh.'
“Mr. Hughes teaches mathematics at the local high school.”
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Wordle
H-U-G pattern with -HES ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; proper nouns typically not allowed.
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