Jefferson
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A surname, most famously associated with Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. It is also used as a place name for various cities and counties across America.
“Jefferson City serves as the capital of Missouri and was named after Thomas Jefferson.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɛfəsən/
Syllables
jef·fer·son
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Synonyms
surnameplace name
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Wordle
Proper noun with double 'F' and double 'E'; contains 'JEFF' pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
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