Adolescent
10 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult; typically referring to someone between ages 13-19. As an adjective, it describes characteristics of this developmental stage.
“Adolescent behaviour can be challenging for parents to navigate.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌædəˈlɛsənt/
Syllables
ad·o·les·cent
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10-letter word; too long for standard Wordle
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; contains double E and good vowel distribution
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