Survivor
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who survives, especially someone who continues to function despite hardship or trauma. Often used in contexts of accidents, disasters, or diseases.
“The cancer survivor shared her inspirational story at the fundraising event.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/
Syllables
sur·vi·vor
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -VOR ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the V provides excellent scoring potential
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