Wellington

10 lettersnounmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

The capital city of New Zealand, or a type of waterproof rubber boot (Wellington boot), or a surname of English origin.

“Wellington is known for its vibrant cultural scene and harbour location.”

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Not typically used in Wordle as it's a proper noun

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Proper nouns are generally not allowed in standard Scrabble rules

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