Updated June 2026
A doorway, gate, or entrance, especially a grand one, or an internet site providing access to information.
“Students log into the university portal to check their grades.”
/ˈpɔːrtəl/
por·tal
Starts with P, has double vowels O and A; L at end is common.
Worth 8 points; good balance of common letters.
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