Dictionaries
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Reference books or digital resources that list words of a language alphabetically and provide their meanings, pronunciations, and usage. They serve as comprehensive vocabularies and language guides.
“Students are encouraged to consult dictionaries when encountering unfamiliar words.”
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dic·tion·ar·ies
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Wordle
Features multiple 'I' vowels and the 'ARIES' suffix; contains the 'DICT' opening pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; strategic for using multiple common tiles and the 'Y' tile
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