Drizzle

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Rain that falls as very fine light drops, heavier than mist but lighter than a full shower.

“A light drizzle began to fall as they left the stadium after the match.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdrɪz.l/

Syllables

driz·zle

Related Words

Synonyms

mizzlemoisten

Antonyms

downpourdelugetorrent

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double Z, the ZZ combination is rare in Wordle and immediately narrows the solution

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Scrabble

Worth 25 points due to double Z, one of the best seven-letter DR words in Scrabble

Words Related to Drizzle

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “drizzle” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

drizzly frizzle grizzle

Words you can make from Drizzle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “drizzle”.

idler riled zizel deil deli diel dier dire dirl dizz drie eild idle ired lied lire reid ride riel rile

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