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Updated June 2026
A masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong in rule'. It has been borne by three kings of England and remains popular throughout English-speaking countries.
“Richard excelled in mathematics and went on to pursue a career in engineering research.”
rich·ard
Common name pattern with -ARD ending; contains R, I, C, H
Worth 13 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
Shorter words formed from the letters in “richard”.
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