Special

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual or ordinary. Can also mean designed for a particular purpose or occasion.

“They planned a special celebration for their anniversary.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈspeʃəl/

Syllables

spe·cial

Related Words

Synonyms

unique exceptional particulardistinctive

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Wordle

Contains vowels E, I, A and letters S, P, C, L; common adjective

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the C provides good scoring opportunities

Words Related to Special

Words you can make from Special

Shorter words formed from the letters in “special”.

places acies aisle alces alecs alice alisp aspic capel capes casel ceils celia claes clape claps clasp clips elaic elaps elias epics ileac laces

Add a letter to make a longer word

8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “special”.

specials

Longer words starting with Special

Words that begin with “special”.

specials specially specialty specialist specialists specialized specialties specializing

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