Reconstruction
14 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of rebuilding or recreating something that has been damaged, destroyed, or needs to be understood anew. It often involves piecing together evidence or materials to restore or comprehend the original form or events.
“The reconstruction of the ancient temple took archaeologists nearly a decade to complete.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɛkənˈstrʌkʃən/
Syllables
re·con·struc·tion
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Wordle
Prefix RE- signals repetition; contains common letters like C, T, N and the -TION pattern
Scrabble
14-letter word with good letter distribution; C provides moderate points with strategic placement
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