Combination
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A joining or merging of different parts or qualities to form a whole, or a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a lock. Represents a mixture or union of elements.
“The winning lottery numbers were an unusual combination that no one had predicted.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kɒmbɪ'neɪʃən/
Syllables
com·bi·na·tion
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Wordle
Contains the COMB- prefix; features the -TION ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 17 points; solid word with good letter combinations
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