Warning
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A statement or event that alerts someone to a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. An advance notice that gives time to prepare or take precautions.
“The weather service issued a severe storm warning.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
Syllables
warn·ing
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Wordle
Double consonant RN and -ING ending; W at start
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; W provides good value for this common word
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