Fickle
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Prone to unpredictable and erratic changes in loyalty, affection, or commitment.
“Fickle weather made it impossible to plan the outdoor ceremony with any confidence.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɪk.əl/
Syllables
fick·le
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Wordle
Contains the CK cluster and ends in -LE, K is uncommon in Wordle but its presence quickly narrows down candidates
Scrabble
Worth 15 points, K alone scores 5 and F adds 4, making FICKLE a high-value word built from familiar letters
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