Renown

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The condition of being widely known and highly regarded for one's achievements or qualities.

“The surgeon achieved international renown for her pioneering techniques in reconstructive medicine.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

re·nown

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Synonyms

fame celebrity

Antonyms

infamy

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Wordle

Ends in -OWN, a pattern shared with GOWN and TOWN, followed by a double N after the W.

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Scrabble

RENOWN scores 9 points and the W adds value, with the -OWN ending allowing useful board extensions.

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Anagrams of Renown

Words that use exactly the same letters as “renown”.

wonner

Words you can make from Renown

Shorter words formed from the letters in “renown”.

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