Cartridge
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A container or case holding something that is typically inserted into a device, such as ink for a printer, ammunition for a firearm, or a game for a console. A replaceable component.
“The printer displayed a warning that the black ink cartridge needed replacement.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ/
Syllables
car·tridge
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Wordle
Contains 'idge' ending and 'cart' beginning; watch for the consonant cluster
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the combination of letters provides good coverage for board placement
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