Candor
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of being honest, open, and free from bias or deception in forming and expressing judgements.
“The journalist was admired for her candor in reporting uncomfortable political truths.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
can·dor
Related Words
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -OR, CAND- is a strong four-letter start, American spelling of the British candour
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, -OR ending hooks well, a reliable mid-value play
Words Related to Candor
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “candor” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Words you can make from Candor
Shorter words formed from the letters in “candor”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “candor”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up candor 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!