Thames
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The longest river in England, rising in the Cotswolds and flowing eastward through London to the North Sea.
“They walked along the south bank of the Thames watching boats pass beneath Tower Bridge.”
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Starts TH and has A in position 3, the famous name overlaps many common six-letter patterns so it can fool solvers
Scrabble
Scores 11 points, H (4) and M (3) add solid value, but as a proper noun it is not valid in standard competitive play
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