Boxer
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who boxes as a sport; a medium-sized muscular dog breed.
“The boxer dodged his opponent's jab and countered with a hook.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɒksə/
Syllables
box·er
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
Wordle
"Boxer" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
Scrabble
"Boxer" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Words Related to Boxer
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “boxer” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up boxer in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!