Protection
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of protecting or the state of being protected from harm. A thing that prevents damage or provides shelter.
“The insurance policy provides comprehensive protection against theft, fire, and natural disasters.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈtɛkʃən/
Syllables
pro·tec·tion
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Wordle
Three 'T's, three 'O's, and common '-TION' suffix
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; efficient use of common letters with 'P' and 'C'
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