Braces

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An orthodontic appliance fitted to the teeth to correct their alignment.

“She wore braces for eighteen months before her teeth were perfectly straight.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbreɪsɪz/

Syllables

brac·es

Related Words

Synonyms

suspenderssupports straps

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ACES, a very productive pattern, BRACE + S is an easy extension

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, all common tiles, a reliable play that uses the useful BRACE base plus S hook

Words Related to Braces

Anagrams of Braces

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

cabers

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “braces” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

brakes

Words you can make from Braces

Shorter words formed from the letters in “braces”.

acerb acres arces bares barse baser bears besra brace braes caber cabre cares carse caser ceras cesar crabs escar races saber sabre sacre scare

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