Yahweh
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The most widely used English transliteration of the Hebrew divine name YHWH, a name for the God of the Old Testament.
“Many biblical scholars use Yahweh when translating passages directly from the Hebrew scriptures.”
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yah·weh
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Wordle
Contains double H and the unusual WEH ending. Y at the start immediately filters out most common words.
Scrabble
Worth 17 points. Y and both H tiles combine with W for high overall value in the right board position.
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