Discover
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To find or learn something for the first time, particularly something that was previously unknown or hidden. It involves making new knowledge or revealing something previously concealed.
“Scientists continue to discover new species in the unexplored depths of the ocean.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪsˈkʌvə/
Syllables
dis·cov·er
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Wordle
Contains double 'D' and common letters 'S', 'C', 'V', 'R'; vowels 'I', 'O', 'E' provide excellent coverage
Scrabble
8-letter word worth 14 points; the 'V' and 'C' tiles offer good scoring potential
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