December
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, containing 31 days. It is characterised by winter in the Northern Hemisphere and includes major holidays like Christmas.
“In December, the high street shops were decorated with twinkling lights and festive displays.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈsɛmbə/
Syllables
de·cem·ber
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Wordle
Contains triple 'E' and double 'D'; common letters 'M', 'B', 'R', 'C' provide coverage
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Scrabble
8-letter word worth 15 points; the 'M' and 'C' tiles offer decent scoring opportunities
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