Buckram

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A coarse cotton or linen fabric stiffened with paste or size, used to stiffen garments and in bookbinding.

“The Victorian tailor used buckram to give the collar its rigid shape.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

buck·ram

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Synonyms

starchystiff

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains B, U, C, K, R, A, M, K and M together are unusual, no repeated vowels

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Scrabble

K (5pts) and M (3pts) both add value, uncommon craft term, good for a 7-letter bonus

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