Against
7 lettersprepositioncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
In opposition to, in contact with, or in preparation for something. Indicates contrast, resistance, or physical contact with a surface or object.
“The team fought bravely against overwhelming odds to reach the final.”
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Wordle
A appears twice; contains vowels A, I; common letter combination with ST
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; useful for connecting words with multiple vowels
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