Amphora
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tall ancient Greek or Roman storage vessel with two vertical handles and a narrow neck, used to transport oil or wine.
“The archaeologists unearthed an intact amphora still sealed with its original stopper.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæmfəɹə/
Syllables
am·pho·ra
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Wordle
Ends in ORA and contains A, O, A as vowels, with the PH combination being the key distinguishing cluster
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Scrabble
Scores 14 points, the H tile and PH combination contribute well and the A ending allows useful hooks
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