Nuance
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A subtle distinction or slight variation in meaning, tone, or quality.
“The translator worked carefully to capture every nuance of the original text.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnjuː.ɑːns/
Syllables
nu·ance
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Contains three vowels U, A, E, the NC combination helps narrow guesses quickly
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, ends in -CE and dumps useful vowels from your rack
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