Collector

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A person who collects things of a specified type as a hobby or profession, or an official who collects payments such as taxes or debts.

“The art collector amassed an impressive collection of Impressionist paintings.”

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Contains double 'l' and double 'c'; watch for the 'or' agent suffix

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Worth 13 points; the double letters and 'or' ending provide good scoring options

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