Scholar
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who studies a subject in great depth, or someone who has received a scholarship. Scholars are typically academics or students known for their learning and expertise.
“The renowned scholar published groundbreaking research on medieval European history and culture.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈskɒlə/
Syllables
schol·ar
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Wordle
Contains -OLAR ending with SCH- prefix; double occurrence of O
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; useful for building academic vocabulary
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