Player
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who participates in a game, sport, or musical performance.
“The basketball player scored the winning shot.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpleɪə(r)/
Syllables
play·er
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Synonyms
participantcompetitor
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Wordle
Contains AY pattern; ends in -ER.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; Y adds value.
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