Response
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A verbal or written answer or reaction to something said or done. The way someone or something reacts to a stimulus or situation.
“The charity received an overwhelming response to its emergency appeal for disaster relief.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈspɒns/
Syllables
re·sponse
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Wordle
Contains three vowels E, O, E; watch for SPONS consonant cluster
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; versatile letter combination for building extensions
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