Hamlets
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of hamlet: very small settlements that are smaller than villages, typically lacking a church or significant public amenities.
“The rural county was dotted with hamlets, each consisting of only a handful of farms and cottages.”
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Wordle
Contains HAMLET which is also the Shakespeare play. Ends in -ETS, no repeated letters.
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Worth 12 points. The -ETS ending is a versatile hook and this word uses seven distinct tiles.
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