Vulcan
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The Roman god of fire and metalworking, worshipped as the divine craftsman and counterpart of the Greek god Hephaestus.
“Ancient Romans prayed to Vulcan to protect their forges and ensure fine craftsmanship.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
vul·can
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Synonyms
hephaestus
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Wordle
Contains V, U, L, C, A, N with no repeated letters, the ULC cluster in positions two to four is unusual in Wordle
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, the V (4 points) and C (3 points) are the main scorers, though proper nouns may not be valid in all rulesets
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