Fewer
5 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A smaller number of; not as many (used with countable nouns).
“There are fewer people here today.”
Pronunciation
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few·er
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Two E's with W in uncommon position.
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Worth 11 points; W adds good value.
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