Gittern
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A plucked stringed instrument of the 16th century similar to a guitar, characterised by a pear-shaped body and wire strings.
“The museum displayed a beautifully preserved gittern alongside other Renaissance instruments.”
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Wordle
Ends in -ERN. Contains double T. Starts with GIT. An archaic instrument name with useful letter patterns.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points. Double T and the -ERN ending are solid. An uncommon word that can surprise opponents.
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