Lancaster

9 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A historic city in northwest England and a surname of English origin. It is also the name of the royal House of Lancaster, which played a significant role in English history.

“Lancaster Castle has stood as a prominent landmark in the city for over 900 years.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lan·cas·ter

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Synonyms

surnameplace nameroyal house

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Wordle

Proper noun with two 'A's and 'CASTER' ending; contains 'LAN' start

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play

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