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/ˈnʌmbə/noun · verb

Number can refer to the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals, a concept of quantity involving zero and units, or a short performance that is part of a longer program. As a verb, number can mean to add up in number or quantity, give numbers to, or determine the number or amount of.

18 meanings6 lettersScrabble 10

Length

6

Scrabble

10

WWF

14

Starts

NU

Ends

BER

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “NUMBER” Mean?

/ˈnʌmbə/

number has 18 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

12 senses
1

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

the number of parameters is small

the figure was about a thousand

Synonyms

2

a concept of quantity involving zero and units

every number has a unique position in the sequence

3

a short performance that is part of a longer program

he did his act three times every evening

she had a catchy little routine

it was one of the best numbers he ever did

4

the number is used in calling a particular telephone

he has an unlisted number

5

a symbol used to represent a number

he learned to write the numerals before he went to school

Synonyms

6

one of a series published periodically

she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room

Synonyms

Show 6 more noun definitions
7

a select company of people

I hope to become one of their number before I die

8

a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.

she refused to give them her Social Security number

9

a clothing measurement

a number 13 shoe

10

a numbered item in a series

take the number 2 to the main square, then change to the number 5

11

the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)

in English the subject and the verb must agree in number

12

an item of clothing

she preferred the black nylon number

this sweater is an all-wool number

Verb

6 senses
1

add up in number or quantity

The bills amounted to $2,000

The bill came to $2,000

2

give numbers to

You should number the pages of the thesis

3

enumerate

We must number the names of the great mathematicians

Synonyms

4

put into a group

The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members

Synonyms

5

determine the number or amount of

Can you count the books on your shelf?

Count your change

6

place a limit on the number of

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

6

Vowels

2

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

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Definition

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

Length

6 letters

Starts With

N

Ends With

R

Vowels

2

Consonants

4

Letters

N, U, M, B, E, R

Use Case

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

Letter Breakdown

n
u
m
b
e
r

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for number.

NUMBER is a 6-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 10.
It starts with N and ends with R.
It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDEF.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCCVC.

Word Strategy

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

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

NUMBER has a Scrabble score of 10. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

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

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

NUMBER can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 6-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

NUMBER uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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

Unique Letters

6

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

M

Letter Pattern

ABCDEF

CV Pattern

CVCCVC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

NU, UM, MB, BE, ER

Trigrams

NUM, UMB, MBE, BER

Crossword Intelligence

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

NUMBER is a 6-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with N and ends with R, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

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

This word contains 6 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 10, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with N and ends with R, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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