Tellus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Roman mythology, the goddess of the earth who protected marriage and fertility, identified with the Greek goddess Gaea.
“Ancient Romans offered prayers to Tellus at the beginning of the ploughing season each spring.”
Pronunciation
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tel·lus
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Wordle
Contains T, E, L, L, U, S with double L. A rare proper noun that may catch opponents off guard.
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Scrabble
Worth 6 points. As a proper noun it is unlikely to be valid in standard Scrabble play.
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