Opponent
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument. A person who disagrees with or resists a proposal, policy, or practice.
“The chess grandmaster analysed her opponent's strategy before making her next decisive move.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈpəʊnənt/
Syllables
op·po·nent
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern OPP-; contains four vowels (O, O, E)
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Worth 12 points; double P provides opportunities for premium square placement
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