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Timer

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A device that measures or records the passage of time or signals when a period has elapsed.

Set the timer for twenty minutes while the cake bakes.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtaɪmɚ/

Syllables

tim·er

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Synonyms

clockstopwatchalarm

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

T start with IM-ER pattern, common device.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; ER ending is versatile.

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