Headphones
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A pair of small loudspeakers worn on or over the ears, connected to an audio source for private listening. Audio equipment that allows individuals to hear sound without disturbing others.
“She wore noise-cancelling headphones during her morning commute to block out distractions.”
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head·phones
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Contains four E's, two H's, and compound word structure
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Worth 19 points; good length at 10 letters with two H's (4 pts each) providing value
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