Occurrence
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
An instance or event of something happening. The fact or frequency of something occurring or being found in a particular place or situation.
“Earthquakes are a common occurrence in regions along tectonic plate boundaries.”
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10-letter word with -ENCE suffix; contains double C and double R
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Worth 16 points; good for using multiple common letters together
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