Fades

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

Gradually grows faint and disappears.

“The music fades as the final scene draws to a close.”

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Wordle

"Fades" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Fades" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Fades

Words one letter different

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

cades fabes faces faded faden fader fados fakes fames fanes fares fates faxes fazes fides gades hades jades lades sades wades

Words you can make from Fades

Shorter words formed from the letters in “fades”.

dase deaf deas defs fade fads feds safe

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