Substance
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, or the essential nature and quality of something. Can also refer to meaningfulness or solid foundation in arguments or content.
“The laboratory identified an unknown substance found at the crime scene.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsʌbstəns/
Syllables
sub·stance
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Wordle
Double occurrence of 's'; 'sub-' prefix with '-ance' suffix
Scrabble
12 points; good for using common letters and suffix patterns
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