Patients
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Plural of patient, referring to people receiving or registered to receive medical treatment. Also the adjective form meaning able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
“The hospital patients received excellent care from the dedicated medical staff throughout their recovery.”
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern PAT-; contains four vowels (A, I, E)
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Worth 10 points; medical term with good vowel distribution for flexible plays
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