Chilli
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, slender, intensely hot pepper with a sharply tapering end, widely used as a spice or condiment in cooking.
“She added a whole dried chilli to the curry paste for extra heat.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtʃɪl.iː/
Syllables
chil·li
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Wordle
Contains double L and ends in I rather than Y, a deceptively spelled very common word
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, hooks to -ES for chillies, and the double L is easy to manage on the rack
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