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Updated June 2026
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works. A professional who applies scientific and mathematical principles to solve technical problems.
“The civil engineer designed a bridge that could withstand extreme weather conditions.”
/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/
en·gi·neer
Eight letters with -EER ending; contains four vowels E, I, E, E
Worth 9 points; multiple E's can help with word connections
Shorter words formed from the letters in “engineer”.
9-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “engineer”.
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