Platan
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any tree of the genus Platanus, characterised by thin pale bark that peels in patches, deeply lobed leaves, and spherical fruiting heads, commonly called plane trees.
“A row of platans shaded the boulevard, their mottled trunks lending the street a stately appearance.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
plat·an
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Synonyms
sycamore
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Wordle
An uncommon word for a familiar type of tree, the AN ending makes the finish straightforward
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Scrabble
All common tiles with no high-value letters, PLATAN is worth playing mainly to clear a vowel-heavy rack efficiently
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