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12 lettersnouncommon

Updated 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.

Pronunciation

Syllables

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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