Absent
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Not present in a place or at an event.
“Three students were absent from class today.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæbsənt/
Syllables
ab·sent
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Wordle
Has double consonant pattern with B, S, N, T and vowels A, E.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; useful for placing B and S on premium squares.
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