Prospect
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. It can also refer to a person regarded as a potential customer or candidate, or a mental picture of a future or anticipated event.
“The prospect of working abroad excited her greatly.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈprɒspɛkt/
Syllables
pros·pect
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Wordle
Contains common letters P, R, O, S, E, C, T with good variety
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; C adds value to this forward-looking word
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