Survival
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of difficult circumstances. Often implies overcoming danger or adversity.
“The documentary explores the survival techniques used by indigenous peoples in the Arctic.”
Pronunciation
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/sɚˈvaɪvəl/
Syllables
sur·viv·al
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Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -VAL ending pattern
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Worth 11 points; the V provides excellent scoring potential
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