Franklin

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A medieval English landowner of free but not noble birth, or a surname commonly associated with Benjamin Franklin, American founding father. Historically, it referred to a class of prosperous farmers.

“Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential figures in American history and science.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfræŋklɪn/

Syllables

frank·lin

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Synonyms

freeholderyeoman

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Proper noun/surname - contains NK consonant cluster in middle

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Worth 15 points; proper nouns generally not allowed in standard rules

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