Asylums
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of asylum, referring to places offering shelter and protection or to institutions providing care for people with mental illness.
“The charity supported refugees in securing asylums in safe countries.”
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Wordle
The Y in position four is distinctive, the -UMS ending is shared with ALBUMS and FORUMS
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The Y adds tile value, the -UMS ending is flexible and the word is easy to recognise on the rack
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