Callus

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A patch of skin that has become thickened and hardened through repeated pressure or friction.

“Years of playing guitar had built up a callus on each of her fingertips.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkæləs/

Syllables

cal·lus

Related Words

Synonyms

hardeningthickeningcorn

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Double L in the middle, vowels A and U, ends in -US, a common Latin-origin pattern

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 8 points, double L is solid, hooks with ES for CALLUSES

Words Related to Callus

Words one letter different

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

callas gallus

Words you can make from Callus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “callus”.

calls cauls claus culla culls scall scaul scull sulla aclu acus alls call cals caul caus cull lacs saul sula

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “callus”.

callous clausal

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with C 6-letter words ending with S All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up callus in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

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!

Download Free