Core

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The central or most important part of something.

“The core of the apple contained the seeds.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kɔː/

Syllables

co·re

Related Words

Synonyms

center heart essence

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends with E, contains common R.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, good for hooks.

Words Related to Core

Anagrams of Core

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

cero

Words one letter different

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

bore care cere cire code coke cole come cone cope cora cord corf cork corm corn corp corr cort corv cory cose cote coue cove coze cure fore gore more

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

ceorl ceros chore coder coker comer coner cooer coper corbe cored coree corer cores corey corge corke corse corve cover cower coyer credo crome

Longer words starting with Core

Words that begin with “core”.

cored coree corer cores corey

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