Password
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something, especially a string of characters allowing access to a computer system or online account. A security credential protecting digital resources.
“Always use strong passwords combining letters, numbers, and symbols to protect your online accounts.”
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Eight letters with pattern PASS-; contains three vowels (A, O) with double S
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; compound combining PASS and WORD, common in digital contexts
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