Elision
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The omission of a sound or syllable when speaking, typically occurring at the boundary between two words.
“The contraction "don't" is a common example of elision in everyday spoken English.”
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e·li·sion
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Vowel-rich with E, I, I, O, three distinct vowels helping you narrow positions quickly in Wordle
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Worth 7 points and all common tiles, but the double-I pattern is rare and worth recognising
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