Garter
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An elastic band worn around the leg to keep a stocking in place, or around the arm to prevent a sleeve from slipping.
“She straightened her garter before pulling on her stocking.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡɑːtə/
Syllables
gar·ter
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Wordle
Contains common letters G, A, R, T, the -ER ending is a frequent word ending worth remembering
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Worth 7 points, hooks to GARTERS, the R and T tiles are common and easy to place
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