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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

descenders

/dɪˈsɛndərz/ noun · British & US
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What does descenders mean?

noun

Descenders are letters in the Latin alphabet that extend below the x-height, such as g, j, p, q, y, and sometimes b, d, k, and t. They are called descenders because they extend below the line of the x-height.

Example

"The descenders in the word 'yacht' make it difficult to read in certain fonts."

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