Frontier
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The extreme limit of settled or developed territory, or a border between two countries. Can also refer to the advancing edge of knowledge or achievement in a field.
“The pioneers crossed the frontier seeking new opportunities in the unexplored territories.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfrʌntɪə/
Syllables
fron·tier
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Contains TIER ending with FRON start - watch for I and E placement
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Worth 11 points; TIER ending allows good connectivity to other words
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