Frustum

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The solid geometric shape remaining when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to its base, leaving the lower portion with the apex removed.

“The engineers calculated the volume of the frustum to determine how much concrete was needed.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

frus·tum

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Synonyms

truncated conetruncated pyramid

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Wordle

Contains F, R, U, S, T, U, M with double U, the UM ending and double U are very unusual in Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, M adds modest value and the double U is the standout feature of this specialist word

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