Currency
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A system of money in general use within a particular country or economic zone. Also refers to the state of being current or widely accepted at a particular time.
“The euro is the official currency used by nineteen of the twenty-seven European Union member states.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkʌr.ən.si/
Syllables
cur·ren·cy
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Wordle
Contains double 'R' and 'C'; vowels 'U', 'E' provide coverage; 'Y' ending is distinctive
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Scrabble
8-letter word worth 15 points; the 'Y' and 'C' tiles score well on premium squares
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