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Gnome

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A mythical creature resembling a tiny old man, traditionally said to guard treasure.

Garden gnomes decorated the front yard.

Pronunciation

IPA

/nəʊm/

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Synonyms

dwarfelfsprite

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Wordle

Silent G with O and E vowels, unusual GN start.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points with G and M providing decent value.

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