Exile
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state of being banished from one's native country.
“The poet spent twenty years in exile before returning home.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛkˌsaɪl/
Syllables
ex·ile
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Wordle
"Exile" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter X.
Scrabble
"Exile" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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