Accrual

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The process or result of building up an amount over time, particularly interest, debt, or other obligations.

“The accrual of unpaid interest over three years produced a very substantial debt.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ac·cru·al

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Synonyms

accumulationincreasebuild-up

Antonyms

reductiondepletiondecrease

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double C in positions 2 and 3, ends in UAL, an uncommon three-letter terminal

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Scrabble

Double C adds tile value, the UAL ending is unusual and can make placement tricky but rewarding

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Anagrams of Accrual

Words that use exactly the same letters as “accrual”.

caracul

Words you can make from Accrual

Shorter words formed from the letters in “accrual”.

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