Reaction
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A response to a stimulus, event, or situation, whether physical, chemical, or emotional. An action performed in response to something that has happened.
“His immediate reaction to the surprise party was one of genuine shock and delight.”
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Contains -TION suffix, a very common pattern in 8-letter words
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Worth 10 points; the -TION ending is valuable for building on existing plays
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