Baffle

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To perplex or confuse someone completely, leaving them unable to understand or explain something.

“The complex proof continued to baffle even the most experienced mathematicians.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbæfl̩/

Syllables

baf·fle

Related Words

Synonyms

perplexfrustrate

Antonyms

clarifyenlighten

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts B-A, double F in position 4-5 is a useful pattern to spot early.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, double F is costly in tiles but BAFFLE hooks cleanly to BAFFLES or BAFFLED.

Words Related to Baffle

Words you can make from Baffle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “baffle”.

blaff fable abel able albe alef bael baff bale beal bela blae blea feal flab flea leaf

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