Leyden
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A city in the western Netherlands, historically significant as the home of the Pilgrim Fathers for eleven years before their voyage to America in 1620.
“The Pilgrim Fathers spent eleven formative years in Leyden before sailing to the New World.”
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Contains common letters L, E, Y, D, N, the -EYDEN ending is unusual and memorable for Wordle
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LEYDEN scores 10 points, Y adds value but as a proper noun it is unlikely to feature in standard play
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