Donjon
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The principal tower or keep at the heart of a medieval castle, serving as its strongest defensive structure and last refuge.
“The lord retreated to the donjon as the outer walls of the castle were breached by the besieging army.”
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Contains the letter J, which is uncommon in Wordle answers. Knowing J appears may eliminate many alternatives quickly.
Scrabble
Scores 13 points thanks to the J (8 pts). Strong play on a triple letter square with J. No common hooks but useful for its point value.
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