Bearer
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person whose role or employment involves carrying something, such as a message, flag, stretcher, or ceremonial object.
“The torch bearer led the procession into the stadium as the crowd fell silent.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɛərə(r)/
Syllables
bear·er
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Wordle
Starts BE, contains the EA pair and ends in the common -ER suffix. Double-E in a six-letter word is worth probing.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, modest score but the -ER hook offers strong extension opportunities on a crowded board.
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