Heather
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A low-growing evergreen shrub with small purple, pink, or white flowers, commonly found on moorlands and heaths. It is particularly associated with Scottish and British landscapes.
“The Scottish hillsides were covered in beautiful purple heather during late summer.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɛðə/
Syllables
heath·er
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Wordle
Double E in positions 2-3; -ER ending is common
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; the H provides moderate scoring potential
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