Affair
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An event, situation, or matter of concern, especially one involving secrecy or controversy.
“The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈfɛə/
Syllables
af·fair
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Double F and A make it tricky to guess early.
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Worth 9 points with double F worth 8 points.
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