Exclusion
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of keeping someone or something out, or the state of being excluded. Exclusion involves denying access, membership, or participation.
“Social exclusion can have serious effects on mental health and wellbeing.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪksˈkluːʒən/
Syllables
ex·clu·sion
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Wordle
Three E's and two O's; EX- prefix with -SION ending
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Worth 19 points; X (8pts) provides strong scoring potential
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