Offense
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A breach of law or rule; an illegal act or wrongdoing. Something that causes annoyance, resentment, or hurt feelings. (American spelling; British: offence)
“The prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that an offense was committed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈfɛns/
Syllables
of·fense
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Wordle
Contains double F; -ENSE ending pattern
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Scrabble
12 points; double F creates good scoring options
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