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Updated June 2026
A person who has had long experience in a particular field; especially, a former member of the armed forces. Someone with extensive knowledge or expertise.
“The war veteran shared his experiences with the younger generation.”
/ˈvɛ.tə.rən/
vet·er·an
Contains ETERAN pattern, four vowels, V at start
Worth 10 points; good vowel distribution with V
Shorter words formed from the letters in “veteran”.
8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “veteran”.
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