Compound

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A thing composed of two or more separate elements. A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united. To make something worse.

“Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen.”

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Contains 'comp' with 'ound' ending; watch for vowel positions

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Worth 15 points; versatile word with good point value

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