Ordinary
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
With no special or distinctive features; normal, usual, or commonplace. Not particularly interesting, exceptional, or unusual in any way.
“It seemed like an ordinary day until the unexpected announcement changed everything.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɔːdɪnəri/
Syllables
or·di·nar·y
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern ORD-; contains four vowels (O, I, A, Y)
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; common adjective with -ARY suffix and good vowel usage
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