Younger

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Comparative form of young; having lived or existed for a shorter time than another. Less advanced in age or development.

“My younger brother is still at university.”

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Contains Y, -ER ending, and double vowel O-E

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Worth 12 points; Y provides good value in this common word

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