Merrier
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Comparative form of merry, indicating a greater degree of cheerfulness and high spirits.
“The party grew merrier as the evening wore on and more guests arrived.”
Pronunciation
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mer·ri·er
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Double R sits in the middle and the -IER comparative ending is a reliable pattern to test
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points but the double R requires two R tiles, which can strain a balanced rack
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