Dither
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To be in a state of nervous agitation or to act with anxious indecision, unable to commit to a course of action.
“She dithered over which dress to wear, changing her mind several times before finally choosing one.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdɪðə/
Syllables
dith·er
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in ER, TH in the middle, vowels I and E, the TH cluster is an unusual mid-word pattern
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, the TH combination can be tricky to place but the ER ending offers good hooks
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