Middens
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of midden, ancient refuse heaps containing shells, bones, and domestic waste that mark sites of prehistoric human habitation.
“Archaeologists sifted through the middens for evidence of early coastal settlements.”
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Wordle
Double D after MID with a -ENS ending, no unusual letters so focus on confirming the double D early
Scrabble
Worth 11 points with all common tiles, but the double D is useful for emptying a D-heavy rack
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