Witan

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

the Anglo-Saxon council of wise men who advised the king

“The witan assembled to choose the next ruler of the kingdom”

Pronunciation

Syllables

wit·an

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Anagrams of Witan

Words that use exactly the same letters as “witan”.

atwin twain

Words one letter different

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kitan titan wigan witen

Words you can make from Witan

Shorter words formed from the letters in “witan”.

aint anti awin twin wait want

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “witan”.

taiwan

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