Brooklyn
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A borough of New York City located at the western tip of Long Island. The most populous of New York's five boroughs, known for its diverse culture, brownstone architecture, and artistic communities.
“Brooklyn has become increasingly popular with young professionals and artists in recent years.”
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Wordle
Contains four vowels (OO, Y) with double O and the high-value letters B, K, and Y; proper noun unlikely
Scrabble
Worth 17 points; proper nouns not typically allowed, but contains valuable B (3 points), K (5 points), Y (4 points)
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