Sorrow
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A deep feeling of sadness or grief caused by loss, bereavement, or bitter disappointment.
“She was overwhelmed with sorrow when she heard the news.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɒrəʊ/
Syllables
sor·row
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Wordle
Contains vowels O and O with double R and W. The OW ending and double R are distinctive Wordle patterns.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points with W scoring 4. The double R and W tile combine well on a triple letter square.
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