Remainder
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The part that is left over after other parts have been removed, used, or dealt with. In mathematics, it refers to the amount left over when one quantity cannot be exactly divided by another.
“She donated the remainder of her estate to charity after specific bequests were made.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈmeɪndə/
Syllables
re·main·der
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (E, A, I) and common -ER ending
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points base; 9-letter word with potential for -S hook
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