Enclosure
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An area that is surrounded by a barrier or fence, or something that is included with a letter or package. In agriculture, it also refers to the historical process of fencing common land.
“The zoo built a new enclosure for the elephants with a large pool and shaded areas.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈkləʊʒə/
Syllables
en·clo·sure
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Three E's with C and L; EN- prefix is a strong starting pattern
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Worth 12 points; the C on a premium square boosts scoring
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