Textbook
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A comprehensive book used as a standard reference for the study of a particular subject. As an adjective, it describes something that is perfect or typical example of its kind.
“The students were required to purchase the biology textbook before the course began.”
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Compound word combining TEXT and BOOK; contains double O
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Worth 21 points; the X (8 points) and K (5 points) make this highly valuable
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