Subset
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A group or collection whose every member also belongs to a larger group or collection.
“Teenagers form a subset of the general population with distinct consumer habits.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsʌbˌsɛt/
Syllables
sub·set
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Wordle
SUB- prefix with the familiar ending -SET, all common letters, no rare ones
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, common word but not a high scorer due to low tile values
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