Constraint
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A limitation or restriction placed on something; a factor that limits freedom of action or choice. Something that controls or determines the scope of activities or possibilities.
“Budget constraints forced the team to scale back their ambitious plans.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈstreɪnt/
Syllables
con·straint
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Wordle
Contains -AINT ending; starts with CONS- pattern
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; good length with valuable letters strategically placed
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