Johnston
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A surname of Scottish origin, meaning 'John's town' or 'settlement of John'. Also used as a place name in various locations.
“Dr Johnston published groundbreaking research on climate change last year.”
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Johnson
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Proper name with two O's; -STON ending common
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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