Necklace
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or other decorative items worn around the neck as jewellery. A decorative accessory that encircles the neck for aesthetic purposes.
“She wore an elegant pearl necklace that had been passed down through three generations.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɛklɪs/
Syllables
neck·lace
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern NECK-; contains four vowels (E, A, E)
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; compound combining NECK and LACE with strong scoring potential
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