Collet
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A metal ring, ferrule, or band fitted around a tool, shaft, or handle to prevent splitting and provide a secure grip.
“The carpenter tapped the brass collet onto the chisel handle to stop the wood from cracking.”
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col·let
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Double L sits in the middle, COL and ET are familiar fragments that help narrow guesses
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Hooks to COLLETS for an S, the double L adds letters without using high-value tiles
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