Engineer
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works. A professional who applies scientific and mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
“The civil engineer designed a bridge that could withstand extreme weather conditions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/
Syllables
en·gi·neer
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Wordle
Eight letters with -EER ending; contains four vowels E, I, E, E
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; multiple E's can help with word connections
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