Junction
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A point where two or more things are joined or meet; a place where roads or railway lines intersect. Can also refer to the act of joining.
“Turn left at the junction where the high street meets the motorway.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/
Syllables
junc·tion
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Two vowels U-I-O; -TION ending common
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Worth 17 points; the J (8 pts) makes this excellent for scoring
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