Cellar
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An underground or partly underground room beneath a building, typically used for storage, especially of wine or provisions.
“He kept his wine collection in the cellar where the temperature remained naturally cool throughout the year.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsɛlə(r)/
Syllables
cel·lar
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Wordle
Double L sits in the middle, confirming CELL- early reveals two common letters in their correct positions
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, hooks cleanly to CELLARS, the double L is inexpensive and commonly available
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