Survivor
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A person who survives, especially someone who continues to function despite hardship or trauma. Often used in contexts of accidents, disasters, or diseases.
“The cancer survivor shared her inspirational story at the fundraising event.”
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Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -VOR ending pattern
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Worth 11 points; the V provides excellent scoring potential
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