Chad

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small piece of paper or cardboard removed by punching a hole.

“The voting machine left chad hanging from the ballot.”

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Synonyms

fragmentpiece

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Good consonant combo with C-H-D pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with valuable H.

Words Related to Chad

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “chad” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

chaa chab chac chai chal cham chan chao chap char chat chaw chay chid chud clad

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “chad”.

ached archd chads chard dacha dachs datch

Longer words starting with Chad

Words that begin with “chad”.

chads

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