Boston

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The capital city of Massachusetts, USA, known for its historical significance.

“Boston is famous for its role in the American Revolution.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbɒstən/

Syllables

bos·ton

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Synonyms

city capital

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Wordle

Two vowels O (repeated) with common consonants; proper noun

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; proper nouns typically not allowed

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