Flanker
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In rugby or American football, an offensive player positioned wide of the main line who is used primarily to receive passes or make wide runs.
“The flanker broke from the defensive line and sprinted down the wing to score.”
Pronunciation
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flank·er
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Wordle
FLANKER ends in KER and the K before the ER ending is a distinctive pattern for this word
Scrabble
F and K each score 4 points, FLANKER is a solid seven-letter play for both sports and Scrabble fans
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