Princeton
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A prestigious Ivy League university located in New Jersey, United States, known for its academic excellence and research programmes. Also refers to the surrounding town.
“She received her doctorate in physics from Princeton University.”
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Princeton UniversityIvy League institution
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Wordle
Proper noun, not typically used in Wordle; contains 'PRINCE' root
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; proper nouns generally not allowed in standard play
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