Girdle

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A ring-like or encircling structure that surrounds or bounds something.

“A girdle of ancient oaks encircled the old manor house.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gir·dle

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Synonyms

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Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LE and contains a common vowel spread, GIR- is the trickier part of this otherwise familiar word

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, hooks to girdled, girdler, and girdles, giving excellent rack flexibility

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Anagrams of Girdle

Words that use exactly the same letters as “girdle”.

gilder glider ridgel

Words you can make from Girdle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “girdle”.

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