Keeper
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who is responsible for guarding, maintaining, or looking after people, animals, or a place.
“The gamekeeper patrolled the estate each morning to deter poachers from entering the grounds.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkiːpə/
Syllables
keep·er
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
K-E-E-P-E-R has three E vowels, a very common English word and an excellent early Wordle guess
Scrabble
K worth 5, KEEPER is one of the most reliable K words for mid-game board play with its common letters
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