Poetry
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Literary work in which special intensity is given to expression through rhythm and sound.
“She has always loved reading poetry by famous authors.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpəʊɪtri/
Syllables
po·et·ry
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Wordle
Contains OE pattern; ends in -RY.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; literary/artistic term.
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