Burglar
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who illegally breaks into a building, especially under cover of darkness, with the intention of committing theft.
“A burglar had forced the back window and made off with the family's jewellery and electronics.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/
Syllables
bur·glar
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Wordle
Ends in -LAR, contains URL in positions 2-4, starts with BUR
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Scrabble
Uses G and two Rs at moderate tile value, strong 7-letter bingo candidate
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