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Telephone

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A device that converts sound, typically voice, into electrical signals for transmission over distances and reconverts them at the receiving end. Can also be used as a verb meaning to contact someone by telephone.

Please telephone the office if you need to reschedule your appointment.

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Multiple 'e' occurrences; 'ph' representing 'f' sound

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14 points; good use of common letters in long word

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