mind-reader
"mind-reader" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.
The verdict
“mind-reader” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency English
- 11
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Synonym of telepath: one who is able to read others' minds.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | mind-reader |
| Language | English |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Letters | 11 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “mind-reader” sits in English frequency
Rare enough to double-check
mind-reader is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Synonym of telepath: one who is able to read others' minds.".
Zero misspellings are on record for mind-reader in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct English form is mind-reader, spelled M-I-N-D---R-E-A-D-E-R.
Definition
- 1Synonym of telepath: one who is able to read others' minds.
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you spell "mind-reader"?
What does "mind-reader" mean?
What language does "mind-reader" come from?
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Using “mind-reader”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct English spelling is M-I-N-D---R-E-A-D-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source
Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.