Fighter
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person or animal that fights, particularly in combat or competitive situations. It can also refer to a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft.
“The boxer was known as a tenacious fighter who never gave up.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfaɪ.tə(r)/
Syllables
fight·er
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Wordle
Contains GH digraph and common ER ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; F and H provide good point value
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