Family
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who typically live together or maintain close relationships. It can also refer to a group of related things, such as a family of languages or biological classification.
“The whole family gathered for a reunion during the summer holidays.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfæm(ɪ)li/
Syllables
fam·i·ly
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Wordle
Very common word with vowels A and I; contains -LY ending pattern.
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the F and Y contribute to moderate value.
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