Specialty
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A particular branch of study, profession, or activity in which someone specialises or excels. Can also refer to a distinctive product or service for which someone or something is particularly known.
“Cardiac surgery is his medical specialty after years of focused training.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈspɛʃəlti/
Syllables
spe·cial·ty
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Wordle
Contains three instances of common letters E and valuable Y
Scrabble
Worth 16 points base; professional term with C and Y
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