Particle
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A minute portion of matter, or the smallest possible discrete unit of a physical property such as energy or momentum. In grammar, a minor function word that has comparatively little meaning.
“Physicists study subatomic particles to understand the fundamental building blocks of the universe.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/
Syllables
par·ti·cle
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern PART-; contains four vowels (A, I, E)
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; scientific term with good letter distribution for strategic plays
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