Fort
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fortified building or position used for military defense.
“The soldiers defended the fort against attack.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/fɔːt/
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Synonyms
fortressstrongholdcitadel
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Single vowel O, common consonants F-R-T.
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points, good base for extensions.
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