Stanford

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A prestigious private research university in Stanford, California, known for its academic excellence and proximity to Silicon Valley. Founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford.

“Stanford University is renowned for its engineering programmes and entrepreneurial culture.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

stan·ford

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Synonyms

university institution

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Wordle

Not typically used in Wordle as a proper noun; contains common letters and -FORD pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; proper nouns are generally not allowed in standard Scrabble rules

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