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Updated June 2026
A common masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'resolute protector'. One of the most historically significant names in English-speaking countries.
“Prince William is second in line to the British throne.”
/wiljəm/
wil·liam
Proper name; contains double L and W at start
Worth 12 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
Shorter words formed from the letters in “william”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “william”.
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