Gunner
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A soldier or sailor who operates artillery or heavy guns.
“The gunner adjusted the elevation before firing on the target.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡʌn.ə(r)/
Syllables
gun·ner
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Wordle
Double 'n' followed by 'er' and both the 'gun' opening and '-ner' suffix are common patterns
Scrabble
Worth 7 points with all common tiles, useful when 'gun' is on the board and you hold N, E, R
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