Issue
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A problem or matter of concern that needs to be addressed.
“The water leak became a serious issue for the building.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪsju/
Syllables
is·sue
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Double S pattern; vowels I, U, E.
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Scrabble
Worth 5 points; useful for parallel plays with S.
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