Channel
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger bodies of water. It can also refer to a band of frequencies used in broadcasting, or a means of communication or access.
“We watched the documentary on the history channel last night.”
Pronunciation
IPA
ˈtʃænəɫ
Syllables
chan·nel
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Contains double N; watch for the -EL ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; double N can be useful for parallel word building
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