Officer
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person holding a position of authority or command, especially in the armed forces, police, or other organisation. Someone appointed to an office or position of responsibility.
“The police officer directed traffic around the accident scene.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒfɪsə/
Syllables
of·fic·er
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Wordle
Contains double F; -ER ending pattern
Scrabble
14 points; double F creates strategic opportunities
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