Accident
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. An event that occurs by chance without apparent cause.
“The traffic accident caused severe delays on the motorway.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæk.sə.dənt/
Syllables
ac·ci·dent
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Synonyms
mishapincident
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Wordle
Contains double C and -ENT ending; three vowels
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; double C provides good scoring potential
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