Fizzle
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To come to a weak or disappointing conclusion after beginning with promise or energy.
“The campaign started with tremendous enthusiasm but fizzled within a fortnight.”
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fiz·zle
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Wordle
Double Z in positions three and four, ends in LE, very recognisable letter cluster
Scrabble
Double Z worth 20 points, the LE ending hooks to FIZZLED and FIZZLES for further plays
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