Honours
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A university degree classification recognising exceptional academic achievement, or more generally marks of distinction and respect.
“She graduated with first-class honours and immediately received job offers from three firms.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒn.əz/
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Wordle
Contains OUR and -S ending, three vowels, the British spelling with a U makes it distinctive.
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points, the standard British spelling, preferred over the US 'honors' in British Scrabble.
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