Oxygen
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A colorless, odorless gas essential for life and combustion, with symbol O.
“Plants produce oxygen during photosynthesis.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒksɪdʒən/
Syllables
ox·y·gen
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Synonyms
airgas
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains O, X, Y, G, E, N with rare X and Y combo.
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Scrabble
Worth 19 points; X (8) and Y (4) are high-value letters.
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