Theban
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of ancient Thebes, or describing an inhabitant of that ancient Egyptian or Greek city.
“The museum displayed a remarkable collection of Theban wall paintings from the Valley of the Kings.”
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the·ban
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Starts THE and ends in AN, the B in position 4 is the letter most likely to surprise a Wordle guesser
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Scrabble
Scores 11 points, H (4) and B (3) add solid value, making this an appealing play on a clear open board
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