Callow

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Lacking experience and maturity, typically said of a young person.

“The callow apprentice made several avoidable errors during his first week on the job.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkaləʊ/

Syllables

cal·low

Related Words

Synonyms

inexperiencednaiveimmature

Antonyms

experiencedseasonedmature

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L followed by OW, vowels A and O, no uncommon letters, good for early guesses

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, W adds value, hooks with S for CALLOWS

Words Related to Callow

Words one letter different

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

fallow hallow mallow sallow tallow wallow

Words you can make from Callow

Shorter words formed from the letters in “callow”.

allow callo colla cowal local alco allo alow awol call cawl claw clow coal cola coll cowl olla waco wall

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