Error
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mistake or something done incorrectly.
“There was an error in the calculation that needed correction.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛrə(r)/
Syllables
er·ror
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Wordle
Double R pattern with vowels E and O.
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Scrabble
Worth 5 points; uses common letters with double R.
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