Roar
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To produce a loud, deep, resonant sound, as made by wind, rushing water, engines, or a crowd.
“The engine began to roar as the driver pressed the accelerator hard.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɔː/
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Wordle
Pattern R-O-A-R with the same letter repeated at start and end. Confirming R in both positions is a useful Wordle win.
Scrabble
Worth 4 points. Low tile values but the repeated R is distinctive. Hooks to ROARS, ROARED, ROARING.
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