Erode

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To gradually wear away by wind, water, or chemical action.

“The waves continued to erode the soft sandstone cliffs.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪˈrəʊd/

Syllables

e·rode

Related Words

Synonyms

gnaw fret

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Erode" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.

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"Erode" is worth 6 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Erode

Anagrams of Erode

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

doree

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “erode” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

enode epode erade erose exode trode

Words you can make from Erode

Shorter words formed from the letters in “erode”.

deer dere dero doer dree reed

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