Cretan
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A native or inhabitant of the Greek island of Crete.
“The cretan fisherman had worked the same coastal waters as his father and grandfather before him.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cre·tan
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C, R, E, T, A, N, six common letters with no repeats, strong anagram potential, NECTAR and TRANCE share these letters
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, often disputed as a proper noun, so check your tournament rules before playing
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