Lectern
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A tall stand with an angled top surface designed to hold a book or notes at the correct height for a speaker or reader.
“The professor arranged her notes on the lectern before beginning the evening lecture.”
Pronunciation
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lec·tern
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Wordle
Contains LECT and ends in -ERN, with no unusual letters but an uncommon overall pattern
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Scrabble
Common tiles of moderate value, with the -ERN ending offering extension possibilities
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