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connection

/kəˈnɛkʃən/noun

Connection can refer to a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it), the state of being connected, or an instrumentality that connects.

9 meanings10 lettersScrabble 14

Length

10

Scrabble

14

WWF

19

Starts

CO

Ends

ION

Difficulty

Hard

Dictionary

What Does “CONNECTION” Mean?

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection has 9 documented senses across noun.

Noun

9 senses
1

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare

2

the state of being connected

the connection between church and state is inescapable

3

an instrumentality that connects

he soldered the connection

he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers

4

(usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)

he has powerful connections

5

the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

conditioning is a form of learning by association

6

a connecting shape

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7

a supplier (especially of narcotics)

8

shifting from one form of transportation to another

the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta

Synonyms

9

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

the joining of hands around the table

there was a connection via the internet

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

10

Vowels

4

Consonants

6

Word Intelligence

Explore the word connection with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

Length

10 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

N

Vowels

4

Consonants

6

Letters

C, O, N, N, E, C, T, I, O, N

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

c
o
n
n
e
c
t
i
o
n

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for connection.

CONNECTION is a 10-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 14.
It starts with C and ends with N.
It contains 4 vowels and 6 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It has 4 repeated letters.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCCDAEFBC.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCCVCCVVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using connection in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★★

CONNECTION has a Scrabble score of 14. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

CONNECTION is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★☆☆

CONNECTION can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 10-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

CONNECTION contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside connection.

Unique Letters

6

Repeated Letters

4

Highest Value Letter

C

Letter Pattern

ABCCDAEFBC

CV Pattern

CVCCVCCVVC

Vowel Share

40%

Consonant Share

60%

Bigrams

CO, ON, NN, NE, EC, CT, TI, IO, ON

Trigrams

CON, ONN, NNE, NEC, ECT, CTI, TIO, ION

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for connection.

CONNECTION is a 10-letter longer themed answer.
It starts with C and ends with N, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 4 vowels and 6 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCCVCCVVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 10 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCCVCCVVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 14, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with N, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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