Selene
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Greek mythology, the goddess who personified the Moon, depicted as riding a silver chariot across the night sky and identified with the Roman goddess Luna.
“Ancient Greek poets called upon Selene to light the paths of travellers at night.”
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se·le·ne
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Three E's in six letters, the repeated vowel pattern is a strong identifier
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Worth 7 points, all low-value tiles but the E-heavy word helps when you hold multiple E's
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