Reason
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A cause, explanation, or logical basis for an action or belief.
“The reason for the delay was heavy traffic.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈriːzn/
Syllables
rea·son
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Contains common vowels E, A, O in sequence.
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Worth 6 points; good balance of common letters.
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