Silent
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Making little or no noise; refraining from speech or temporarily speechless.
“The library was completely silent during study hours.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsaɪlənt/
Syllables
si·lent
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Worth 6 points, uses common letters effectively.
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