Analysis
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation. The process of breaking down complex information into smaller parts to gain better understanding.
“The financial analysis revealed several areas where the company could reduce costs.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈnælɪsɪs/
Syllables
a·nal·y·sis
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (A, A, I) and the letter Y; watch for the common -SIS ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; good for using common letters and the valuable Y (4 points)
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