Sexton

/ˈsɛk.stən/ noun

A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.

What it means

  1. (noun) A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.
  2. (noun) A sexton beetle.

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Letter analysis

  • Sexton contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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Common questions

What does Sexton mean?

A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.

How many letters are in Sexton?

Sexton has 6 letters.

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