Subway
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An underground electric railway system used for urban passenger transport.
“She took the subway to avoid the surface traffic during rush hour.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/
Syllables
sub·way
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SUB- prefix with W and Y, both are less common Wordle letters that narrow guesses quickly
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Worth 11 points, W and Y together on one word add good cumulative value
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