Decant

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To pour liquid carefully from one container into another, especially to separate it from sediment.

“He decanted the vintage wine slowly so as not to disturb the sediment.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dəˈkænt/

Syllables

de·cant

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Synonyms

pour transfer siphon

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains the CAN pattern in the middle and ends in T, giving a helpful consonant vowel spread

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points and DECANTS adds an S hook for a quick follow-up if the position allows

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Anagrams of Decant

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

cadent canted

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “decant” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

decent

Words you can make from Decant

Shorter words formed from the letters in “decant”.

acned acted anted cadet caned dance dante decan denat ectad enact entad aced acne aden adet ande anet ante ated aten cade cand cane

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