Chester
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A historic city in northwest England, known for its Roman walls and medieval architecture. The suffix '-chester' in place names indicates a Roman fort or fortified town.
“Chester is famous for its well-preserved Roman walls and Tudor buildings.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃɛstə/
Syllables
ches·ter
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Wordle
Contains -ER ending; watch for the CHEST- root pattern
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; proper nouns are typically not allowed in standard play
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