Hermes
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Greek mythology, the messenger and herald of the gods, also deity of commerce, cunning, invention, and theft, equated with the Roman god Mercury.
“Hermes was often depicted wearing winged sandals to symbolise his role as divine messenger.”
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Contains HERM within the first four letters, well-known mythological name
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Worth 11 points, proper noun so typically not allowed in standard Scrabble
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