Reporter
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who investigates and reports news stories for newspapers, television, radio, or online media. A journalist who gathers and presents information.
“The investigative reporter spent months researching the corruption scandal before publishing her findings.”
Pronunciation
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/riːˈpɔːtə/
Syllables
re·port·er
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Contains four vowels E, O, E with -ER ending; double R and double E patterns
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Worth 10 points; common letter distribution allows for multiple extensions
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