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Updated June 2026
An older person, especially one with authority or respect in a community.
“The village elder shared wisdom with the young people.”
/ˈɛldə/
eld·er
E-E vowel pattern with LD consonant cluster.
Worth 6 points; balanced letter distribution.
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