Hero

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A person admired for courage, achievements, or noble qualities.

“The firefighter was hailed as a hero for saving the family.”

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Common word ending in O; H-E-R-O pattern.

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Worth 7 points; good for using H effectively.

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