Sullivan
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
An Irish surname of Gaelic origin meaning 'dark-eyed' or 'hawk-eyed'. Often used as both a surname and given name in English-speaking countries.
“Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, composed the music for many popular operettas.”
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle as a proper noun; contains double-L pattern
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Worth 11 points; proper nouns are generally not allowed in standard Scrabble rules
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