Creature
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A living being, especially an animal, though it can refer to any created entity. Often used to describe unusual, fantastical, or unspecified organisms.
“A strange creature emerged from the depths of the lake, startling the late-night fishermen.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkriːt͡ʃə/
Syllables
crea·ture
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Wordle
Contains double 'E' and common letters 'R', 'T', 'C'; vowels 'E', 'A', 'U' provide excellent coverage
Scrabble
8-letter word worth 10 points; multiple vowels make it versatile for building connections
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