Threat
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A statement of intention to inflict pain or harm; a danger.
“The storm posed a threat to coastal areas.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/θrɛt/
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Synonyms
dangermenace
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Has THR start and EA vowel combination.
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Worth 9 points; good for using common letters effectively.
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