Firearm
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A portable weapon designed to propel a projectile by means of an explosive propellant, such as a gun or rifle.
“The police officer's firearm remained holstered throughout the tense negotiation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfaɪ.əɑːm/
Syllables
fire·arm
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Wordle
Ends in -ARM with no repeated letters, making it ideal for broad letter elimination across all positions
Scrabble
Common tiles overall and the -ARM suffix is a reliable board hook, with the FIRE- prefix extending many plays
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