Rancor
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feeling of deep, persistent bitterness and ill will towards another person.
“Years of rivalry had left a residue of rancor between the two colleagues.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈræŋ.kɚ/
Syllables
ran·cor
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Wordle
Note the British spelling is RANCOUR, vowels A and O, ends in -OR
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All common tiles, 8 base points, both RANCOR and RANCOUR are accepted in Scrabble
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