Flipper

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A rubber paddle-shaped shoe worn on the foot to increase propulsion when swimming, especially underwater.

“He strapped on his flippers before descending beneath the surface of the reef.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

flip·per

Related Words

Synonyms

fin

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double P in the middle, starts with common FL cluster and ends in ER

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Scrabble

Double P and F together score well, ER ending opens hook opportunities

Words Related to Flipper

Words one letter different

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

clipper flapper flipped

Words you can make from Flipper

Shorter words formed from the letters in “flipper”.

fipple pilfer ripple filer flier flipe flrie lifer peril piler piper plier rifle epil feil fiel file fire flip lief life lire pelf peri

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