Metallica
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
An American heavy metal band formed in 1981, known for pioneering thrash metal and becoming one of the most commercially successful rock bands. The name derives from the metallic sound of their music.
“Metallica's concert at Wembley Stadium sold out within hours.”
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metal bandrock group
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Wordle
Proper noun with double 'L'; contains common metal-related prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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