Chara

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A genus of green algae found in fresh and brackish water, often encrusted with lime.

“The pond was thick with chara growing along the muddy bottom.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cha·ra

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Wordle

"Chara" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Chara" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Chara

Anagrams of Chara

Words that use exactly the same letters as “chara”.

achar arach

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “chara” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bhara chaga chaja chaka chama chard chare chark charm charr chars chart chary chaya chera chora clara

Words you can make from Chara

Shorter words formed from the letters in “chara”.

arca arch cara chaa char haar

Longer words starting with Chara

Words that begin with “chara”.

character characters characterized characteristic

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